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Author Message   Coldwthrrider Posted on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 05:10 pm:        I know some of you have chromed your frame....I'm looking to do the opposite. I want to paint a few pieces of metal to match the frame. I am almost done with my hard bag system, I have all the brackets made and drilled some rear mounting holes so it will be secure. Basically I have two chrome pieces and two raw 6061 pieces that I want to paint to match the color of the XB9 frame so they don't stick out so much (they'll still be ugly but I can live with it for the convenience). The raw 6061 doesn't quite match, not the biggest deal, but since I'm going to be sandblasting the chrome to paint it I figure I might as well do it all, and try to get the best color match. Has anyone painted anything to match their frame or had to do touchup work after a crash? I'm looking for a grey/silver color that will come close to the frame, and that level of gloss/matte if possible. I've got some good advice on prep and painting these materials so far, but if anyone has recommendations on paint brands that could be handy! Thanks   Glitch Posted on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 05:33 pm:        Yer in luck! They sell the exact color you need. The part number is on the Buell web site.   Coldwthrrider Posted on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 05:59 pm:        Thanks Glitch, somehow that's the last place I expected to find it! I've never heard of "touch up paint" for a motorcycle but I guess they were thinking ahead. That's pretty spendy at $12.75 but I can probably get away with one can for the thin parts I have. DaveS, any chance you have it in stock or can get it? (M0310.YBD 12oz Aerosol) I'm ready to order some other stuff soon and my local dealer didn't have anything I needed this weekend.   Dj_rider Posted on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 09:43 pm:        ha a local dealer having ANYTHING WE NEED FOR THE BUELL'S.....one would think they would, guess its their companys loss!!!!! called 5 buell dealers in my area 2 day to get something i wanted (in stock) they didnt have it....oh wellz dave is on vacation, get home soon   Dscak Posted on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 10:58 pm:        Put some frame pucks on my 12S from American Sport Bike and painted them using SEM 39263, a bumper grey, which matches very well. Should be able to obtain from your local parts house. Dan   Dscak Posted on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 11:03 pm:        disregard after posting the message I realized you were asking about a 9, not a 12. guess I should read the header, huh.   Coldwthrrider Posted on Monday, August 02, 2004 - 11:36 pm:        Oooh, good idea. I totally forgot about that! I was going to get frame pucks and paint them white to match the plastics on my bike....but if I get the frame color paint they'll blend in even better!

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