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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Question Painting An Aftermarket Fairing - Cost?

Putting together a budget for a fairing.

For those of you who have had your fairing painted by a local painter, how much should I budget?

One color - Vivid black. Both inside and outside of fairing.

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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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one color? Two colors? inner and outer or just outer?

I'd say for outer 1 color, a couple hundred bucks if it's a small paint shop
 
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one color? Two colors? inner and outer or just outer?

I'd say for outer 1 color, a couple hundred bucks if it's a small paint shop
good question. apologies.

One color - Vivid black.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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No problem man, didn't mean to sound scolding if it came across that way. I'd say a couple hundred, maybe a tad less. Just had my inner and switch cap done 2 colors for slightly more.
 
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No problem man, didn't mean to sound scolding if it came across that way. I'd say a couple hundred, maybe a tad less. Just had my inner and switch cap done 2 colors for slightly more.
No, not scolding at all. I know better than to leave out those details. What are we mind readers around here? Hahaha.

I'm considering buying a used fairing but it will need a little work, including a repaint. Trying to compare costs and determine if I want to go down the used route...

Trying to avoid spending a dollar to save a dime...
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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When I ordered my Reckless fairing I had checked around here and got prices from $300 to $400, Vivid Black, inner and outer.

What I ended up doing was getting Reckless to paint it. They charged $300 and it turned out great. The finish was just as slick as the Harley paint on the bike.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Reesestewww,

Here's a few pics of the fairing mounted up on the bike.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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I just had mine done last week inner fairing only in black cherry also painted the backs of the mirrors $150.00 all said and done then another 20 to paint the mirror I had to replace because I snapped the plastic bolt while putting back together! I called everybody shop in my area told them what I had, most said they would have to see it first. Good luck
 
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Im sorry that also included the switch dashboard too.
 
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