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[+RO@D*R@GE+]

well it happened ...got my 1st paint chip in my front fender on my 2012 maple roadglide cvo...it's down to the metal. Can anyone fix this type of thing or is it a go out and buy another fender kind of deal?
is it even worth fixing because it will happen again?
just sucks almost made it to the end of the riding season

[RoadGliderX70]

You can stop worrying now, and enjoy your scoot... it got its first "battle scar" (it's inevitable).
 

[LC110]

I would find some touch up paint that is close in color and then install this over it (link below)

http://motorcyclearmor.americommerce.com/store/p/27-Front-Fender-Kit.aspx

[Buy early]

I would find some touch up paint that is close in color and then install this over it (link below)

http://motorcyclearmor.americommerce.com/store/p/27-Front-Fender-Kit.aspx

+1 on the Motorcycle Armor. Have it in several spots on my bike. No guraratees it would have stopped that chunk, looks like it took a pretty good hit but chances are good it wouldn't have ended up that bad. I would go the touch-up route as well. Use several coats to build it back up. Wife's SE Deace had a deep chip on the rear fender lip. It took a while but I got it back to where you can hardly tell.

Remember, these bikes are just our toys, not our masters.

[+RO@D*R@GE+]

that armor...what is it like a clear tape....like the 3m stuff?

[red ben59]

I always look at as " the first ones done and just wait for the next one " if ya ride em it's going to happen. Don't mean ya got to like it.

[Fired00d]

Sucks when you get the first one because no matter what whenever you walk by the bike your eyes go to that spot. I would think you could get some touch up paint from the MoCo for that and has been mentioned previously you could try to touch it up yourself by slowly building it up or if you get the paint you may want to find a painter in your area that you feel comfortable with them fixing it. Either way good luck on what you decide... if you ride them they will get road scars.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[spydglide]

Ohhhhhh, the agony of the 1st one.  And some of us never get over the 1st one and ea. one after.....'touch-up', have 'repaired', or just replace....it's a on-going saga.   Good luck with your OCD.  har.  spyder

[cahdbiker]

+RO@D*R@GE+, I feel your pain. A while back a guy from England made a post with a very small front chrome front fender tip that attached with its own adhesive backing. It was very unobtrusive, but looked like it would cover your chip. Could be Kuryakyn product. Also there are  people who make a living fixing small dents and chips for car dealerships. If you could get the paint I bet a talented chip fixer could take care of that. Worse case scenario is put a bullet hole sticker over it and call it a day. I see them all the time on cars and bikes. If the chip protrudes from the inside out maybe the wheel weights came off caused the chip.CAHDBIKER

[Porschestan]

    I know we are all different..that what makes us human, but I know me and it would kill me period..yes, if it was not totally gone I would always look at it.  It happened on one of my previous cars, I parked a million miles away from anyone and found a deep sharp dent in my front fender.  Not the type the a dent remover guy could fix..Long story, but after over $500 later it came back like new.  I wish I was one that says "it's just a car" but neither me or my wife can live with an imperfection on our things.  I guess I am lucky that she keeps me with all of my imperfections!

Good luck
Stan

[+RO@D*R@GE+]

how much is a new fender from HD? anyone know? might be good to have an extra one on hand ...that way later down the line when it gets real bad I can just change it......just sucks if you bring it to a bike show people will focus on the chip you can't miss it right on the front fender but I'm not the trailering type, I like to ride!!!

[mark]

Order some touch up paint from HD (get ready for sticker shock). Don't use the brush that comes with the bottle. Buy a fine brush (can find these at a craft shop).  Put a good light source on the spot so you can see and take your time.  You'll probably be the only one that knows it is there.  Having some way to magnify your vision while working on the spot will help too.

[LC110]

that armor...what is it like a clear tape....like the 3m stuff?

Yes it is clear, like the 3m stuff. I have it on my bag lids and front fender, you have to look real close to even see it.
Life time warranty also!

[Buy early]

that armor...what is it like a clear tape....like the 3m stuff?

Similar to the 3M tape but better.

[AXIL]

r@ad r@ge, If you live in virginia i know some good painters.