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My saddlebags and both fenders are rattle can. The key is in the prep and buying quality supplies/paint. Yes there is a HUGE difference in quality. Been painting my own bikes since the 70's
Far out! I would've even thought your bags and fenders were canned sprayed by looking at them. Outstanding job! Seems the way to go if you are adding bag extensions or wanting an inner fairing painted, too.
One more vote for don't do it. Something about saying "2012 Harley" and "rattle can" in the same sentence makes me cringe...
Seriously though, even if we weren't talking the difference between a professional paint job and spending $5 at Home Depot, there are too many percentages of gloss between flat and gloss for an exact match. Buuuuut, if you want to try it first, there's not too much at stake.
john deere blitz black is an almost exact match to the denim paint......
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