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Old 04-06-2008, 01:55 AM   #1
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Cool Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod

As I was circling my bike and contemplating my next mod, I noticed something oddly out of place. The side radiator frames are painted metallic silver - completely out place considering the radiator and the surrounding frame is black. I was not going to give those guys a blind eye.

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  • High Temp resistant paint (< $10 at a hardware shop. I used matte black)
  • 4mm Allen wrench
  • 20 - 40 mins (I recommend applying two coats of paint as the first time I painted it kind of faded)

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As you can see the radiator frames look like they belong in the set now.
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Old 04-06-2008, 02:59 AM   #2
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Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod

very good !! next, the footpeg mounts, and the rear pegs ... why is it silver in the first place??

(i'm a talker, not a doer, but, real soon now ...)
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Old 04-06-2008, 03:03 AM   #3
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Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod

That looks reeeaal sweet. It's just a small detail but it looks good
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Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod

looking good. sounds like it was quick and easy too

I like easy mods...
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Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod

Nimzotech - Looks great, the lower looks awesome too! I need to get my butt in gear on the radiator guards, simple, inexpensive and looks great.

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Old 04-06-2008, 06:49 AM   #6
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Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod

i did the radiator covers and the rear pegs couple months ago with flat black,,i think they look great.....im just curious if that paint will hold up....i dont want to paint them over and over again,,i got 2 layers also,,lets see how strong they are
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Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod

Thanks, now I need to do some painting. At least this is one mod I can afford. I didn't notice how bad the silver looked until now.
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Old 04-06-2008, 01:41 PM   #8
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i did the radiator covers and the rear pegs couple months ago with flat black,,i think they look great.....im just curious if that paint will hold up....i dont want to paint them over and over again,,i got 2 layers also,,lets see how strong they are
Looks good mate! Did you use the High-Temperature resistant paint? My was even designed for radiators and BBQs
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Designed for radiators? Would you mind telling us the brand of paint you used?
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Re: Radiator Frames - Color Me Black mod

I went to Ace Hardware and simply asked the clerk for a heat resistant black spray paint. Any brand will work : KRYLON I17067A00 "ACE" HEAT RESISTANT SPRAY PAINT BLACK

Tip: if you have a very fine grained sand paper, use it first on the radiator guards prior to painting. It will help grip the paint. As I did not have that available, I had to apply several layers for the paint to catch.

Be sure to post back with photos when you're done!

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