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[Texas 103]

On the way to Ft. Worth last night and got popped by a gravel truck big time. Ding in the faring right below the windshield. Call dealer today and MOCO doesn't offer ony "touch up paint". What have you all done to fix your dings,get paint etc: other than staying away from gravel trucks??Thanks greg    

[BobD]

On the way to Ft. Worth last night and got popped by a gravel truck big time. Ding in the faring right below the windshield. Call dealer today and MOCO [highlight]doesn't offer ony "touch up paint".[/highlight] What have you all done to fix your dings,get paint etc: other than staying away from gravel trucks??Thanks greg

[mtncop73]

I bought touch up paint for my 06 CUSE. It is pricey...BUT...it actually came as a kit with small bottles of black, autumn haze and clearcoat (with the pearl in it). My problem is that I don't have the balls to do the touch-up myself. I am afraid it will look like a touch-up, if you know what I mean.
Good luck, Rick

[VaEagle]

Hey mtncop73,
I didn't know a kit would be available for a CVO. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]
Since we have the same color, do you have the part number for the kit and maybe a price?

(I don't need it right now but it may be a good idea to have on hand incase it goes out of stock)
One of those things like insurance,you hope you never need it. 8-)
Thanks.

[grc]

On the way to Ft. Worth last night and got popped by a gravel truck big time. Ding in the faring right below the windshield. Call dealer today and MOCO doesn't offer ony "touch up paint". What have you all done to fix your dings,get paint etc: other than staying away from gravel trucks??Thanks greg

[grc]

I bought touch up paint for my 06 CUSE. It is pricey...BUT...it actually came as a kit with small bottles of black, autumn haze and clearcoat (with the pearl in it). [highlight]My problem is that I don't have the balls to do the touch-up myself. I am afraid it will look like a touch-up, if you know what I mean.[/highlight]Good luck, Rick

Rick,

Go for it.  If you don't like the result, just clean it off with a little laquer thinner on a soft rag.  The secret is to go with very light coats of the base colors and build up the repair gradually.  Once the chip has been built up nearly level with the surrounding surface, apply two light coats of the "clear".  It's easier on a horizontal surface than a vertical one, since gravity works against you on the verticals.  

Jerry

[Johnny]

Jerry - Thanks for the good information.  About a year ago someone also posted additional information on doing such touch ups.  May want to do a search.

[mtncop73]

Hey mtncop73,
I didn't know a kit would be available for a CVO. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]
Since we have the same color, do you have the part number for the kit and maybe a price?

(I don't need it right now but it may be a good idea to have on hand incase it goes out of stock)
One of those things like insurance,you hope you never need it. 8-)
Thanks.

I will look and see if I can find the number..my dealer ordered with no issues...found it in the computer listed as touch up kit by model. I believe th eprice was 29.95

[Texas 103]

THANKS grc>>>> my parts guy mumbled some  number and said it's no longer available. So ...I'll start the search with Jeni @ Benji's,, She is super.....  

Amen on the right way to fix chips in paint ...I've see it done right and you just can't tell>>> How about  a Chip repair Guru stepping up with the goods on how to do it right. I know this isn't my last ding>>> Thanks Greg  

[Screamin]

THANKS grc>>>> my parts guy mumbled some

[grc]

THANKS grc>>>> [highlight]my parts guy mumbled some

[Texas 103]

Hey Jerry,

Got on the horn today with Jenny @ Benji"s gave her the number and Bingo...She'll have it for me in two or three days>>>Thanks Again... Now I'm going to learn the fine art of chip repair 101>>> Greg

[sooiee]

On the way to Ft. Worth last night and got popped by a gravel truck big time. Ding in the faring right below the windshield. Call dealer today and MOCO doesn't offer ony "touch up paint". What have you all done to fix your dings,get paint etc: other than staying away from gravel trucks??Thanks greg

[grc]

[highlight]You could always put the fake bullet hole decals over the dings!!![/highlight]

[harleyteam]

so why bother with fake ones???

know the feeling though. live near the Canadian border, along the Niagara River.  get sand flies all summer long. swarms of them. :-/