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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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If you can't afford paint, be sure to cover the decal with at least 2 coats of clear.

Airbrushed & clear coated.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by RoadGlideGary
That's a wicked wrap! Don't know what type of decal you may be looking at but you could take a look at purplemetal too.
what is purplemetal? the polish?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Thank gawd for a great question and decent answers, even the crack about old guys
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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maybe this can help!

 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 09:15 PM
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harley tank graphics are decals - what's wrong with that? agree that they should be clear coated and sanded flat afterwards
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 07:55 AM
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Vinyl decals are a good, inexpensive way to try different looks before getting the best one you like painted on if paint is how you feel you should go. My vinyl guy will charge about $20 for a tank logo, if I don't like it, I just heat it with a hair dryer, peel it off, try another one. Lot cheaper to change vinyl than paint!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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My Orange blossom special is a decal, and I like it

One day I might peel it off and have it painted, not sure, but I don't think it looks bad....... Maybe I'm just a sucker for sticker bikes


 
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 09:43 AM
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that orange blossom is pretty bad ***!!!
 
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Good decals and a clear coat could look very nice. Do you have any pictures of what it is you are looking at getting?
 
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