[sscottab]

well time to start getting rid if the chrome got a couple cans of black plasti dip and doing the engine covers, air cover and belt cover. eventually ill get rid of as much chrome as possible.

 

[Aelway7]

Yes. Death to chrome

 

[Taz56]

1/2 way done, I love it you will too.

 

[sscottab]

this is now.

 

[bushboarder]

That looks great. On my list of to do.

 

[kylelink]

I've killed all of the chrome on mine, and I don't regret a thing...

 

[FoozerDC]

The chrome speedometer casing and casing/cap in front of the key are super easy to do. Gotta love the plasti-dip!!!

 

[Sandman]

I like chrome, it's make the bike pop!. I see to many blacked out bikes these days and they all kinda look the same? It's a fad, just like any teen band lol.

 

[BrettRTR]

YEP!

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[wes]

black is the way to go!

 

[RustyJake]

For those that have blacked out the parts, what's the preferred method of painting? Did you paint/Plati-dip both inside and out on the part?

I see some have used Plati-dip, but my understanding is that it might wear off (in time) where you contact the part with your leg. What was the process you applied it with? Cleaning, sanding, priming? or just clean and Plasti-dip? How's it holding up for those that have used it?

Obviously paint might be a better option for longevity. For those that did this route, what was the preparation like for it?

Anyone use powder coating?

Looking to go this route as well, I just want to weigh all the pros and cons and go with what makes the most sense.

 

[Adrenaline Revolution]

I like chrome, it's make the bike pop!. I see to many blacked out bikes these days and they all kinda look the same? It's a fad, just like any teen band lol.

I couldn't agree more.
I guess I just don't get it.

 

[RustyJake]

I couldn't agree more.
I guess I just don't get it.

It's definitely a personal choice, nothing wrong with chrome. Chrome makes things "pop" and draw your attention.
My last bike had it's share of chrome on it. With this one, I was looking at going in a different direction. Probably to the point of blacking out the fins on the motor as well.

 

[11Stryker]

Chrome is overrated! Too many Hardleys sporting that already.

 

[sscottab]

I have never been a fan of chrome and perfer the black over chrome but I have always been like that as far back as in the eighties, so for me it is not a fad just a personal choice.

 

[mikoloe]

I can see myself drinking some beer and polishing chrome, I cannot see myself drinking some beer and not polishing chrome.

 

[0DDJ0B]

I can see myself drinking some beer and polishing chrome, I cannot see myself drinking some beer and not polishing chrome.

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I'm right there with ya lol