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Painting dash's

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by glbrown1963, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. glbrown1963

    glbrown1963 New Member

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    I have a 2007 Streetglide, I am thinking about painting my dash, I know that H.D sells them already painted. Has anybody out there ever successfully painted thier own dash, with a factory color?
    glbrown1963, Oct 10, 2008
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  3. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It's done all the time,
    Sanding them smooth is a key

    Finding a painter if you are not one, and getting the paint to match isn't hard you can buy it from the dealer or have your painter match it up.
    hotroadking, Oct 10, 2008
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    hrk is givin good info.......but, ya dont have to sand it smooth. you can use a red scotchbrite pad to give the plastic tooth. there are other steps to insure good adheason. if you are doing this your self, let us know and we will walk ya through the steps. i have done this many times............ piece of cake!!!!:)
    chucktx, Oct 10, 2008
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    my inner fairing is staring to look like crap..... sun fade on the top edge.....etc...the flat black that they use for it doens't hold up as well.... would not mind painting mine also....BUT, that means got to take it appart.... then have it painted (painting is NOT my skill), then put it back together...... THink I will live with the weathered look for a bit more!
    AFNurse, Oct 10, 2008
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