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Fender paint advice solicited
- TimStevens
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Fender paint advice solicited
It unfortunately did a bit of a number on the original paint. It's down to the metal, sadly. Does this seem like something that could be salvaged without losing the pin stripes, or would it need to be stripped? Any advice on where I could send this to have it done right? I'm in NY State.
The front fender has also seen some things, and it looks like someone tried to re-do the pin striping with a bottle of whiteout. So I wouldn't mind getting that done right, too.
Never intended this to be a concours-winner, but this is a bit more rough than I was going for. Appreciate any suggestions!
- Discogodfather
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Other than that, it's a repaint. Plenty of people out of work these days, might be able to find a pretty good deal. Definitely find someone with BMW experience and a decent pinstriper.
When you go to re mount the passenger seat, stand off the seat with some 1/4" neoprene rubber at the mounts. Place a rubber pad under the springs in the seat as well to prevent any rubbing.
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- TimStevens
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At this point I'm definitely planning on going with a solo saddle, though I'd been toying with the idea of a rack-mounted rear fender pillion saddle. Not sure what the proper term for that is, or whether it presents even more complications.
If anyone has any painter recommendations who can do pin stripes right I'd appreciate it. I'm in NY but it doesn't seem like it'd be that bad to ship the fenders somewhere.
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- TimStevens
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- TimStevens
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