Hard Candy Flake Paint on Street Glide

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Aug 25, 2012 | 08:40 AM

#21

lkr0

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From: Stockbridge, GA (Atlanta)

do what you want; f--k what others may think as long as you like; I'm getting my RG done in Bass Boat Silver doing the wheels also

Aug 25, 2012 | 08:41 AM

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TKDKurt

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From: Coastal Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2807

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...y-custom.html#

Watch the short video. At the start is a street glide in hard candy paint scheme.
Not bad...!

Clearly a matter of taste. I like the hard candy look on the tanks. But I think there is a reason that they only show a glimpse of it on a faired bagger. This picture from the website (just below the video) likewise only shows a part of the same bike. My personal opinion is that is just too much flake.

Aug 25, 2012 | 08:44 AM

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TKDKurt

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From: Coastal Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by lkr0

do what you want; f--k what others may think as long as you like; I'm getting my RG done in Bass Boat Silver doing the wheels also

I agree with the F what others think idea when the opinions are unsolicited. But the OP specifically asked what we thought.

Aug 25, 2012 | 08:53 AM

#24

kjkustoms

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From: Canada

I can understand how you're on the fence about the flake, but the color in my opinion, is awesome. I did a lot of doubting when I chose that color for my bike, but in hindsight I wish I would have put a heavier flake it the midcoat. I have crowds gather when I roll up, like it or hate it , it's all about what you like and not what someone else tells you, it's your bike, your choice. Most will love it but still, haters are gonna hate.

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Aug 25, 2012 | 02:20 PM

#25

Keeper01

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From: Bakersfield

I think it looks bitchen, but when it comes down to it, it's your bike, do whatever you want.

Aug 25, 2012 | 08:12 PM

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mike1158

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From: new jersey

if you're worried about too much, myabe you could break it up....

Aug 25, 2012 | 08:32 PM

#27

fella

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From: Wis

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike1158

if you're worried about too much, myabe you could break it up....

Yeah I was considering that. But I really haven't seen a paint scheme/graphics that I like on the batwing. Hard to make lines flow well on that fairing IMO.
I do like the eagle line (sans head) on the '10 CVO SG. But don't really want to copy that either.

Aug 25, 2012 | 08:51 PM

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J_ULTRA

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From: N.E. Ohio

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2807

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...y-custom.html#

Watch the short video. At the start is a street glide in hard candy paint scheme.
Not bad...!

That bike looked badass. with the right paint job It's not over the top, imo.
Or a good painter could mix in a lot of metallic and make it look almost like a flake job but not as much in your face.

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Aug 25, 2012 | 08:53 PM

#29

Gunslingertom

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From: Beautiful SW Missouri Ozark Mountain Country

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucket13

Merlot \ tangerine ... i didn't even know those were colors. Next time say maroon \ orange, or risk having your 'man card' revoked.

ps. Black is the fastest color.

No big flake here, but definitely tangerine. I mean orange.

Actually it's HOK Kandy Tangerine over Zenith Gold Shimrin.