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Offline USCG_C130

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so i dropped my tank and seat off to my painter about a week ago and yesterday he sent me a few photos as a sneak peak and also he said a guy that does alot of motorcycle photography wanted to shoot him painting my set and tank for his blog/website so here it is so far. DAMN do i love it so far. hopefully ill be able to pick up the tank and seat this weekend but well see

heres the guys page and blog

GEARS&GLORY BLOG


and in the pictures below you can see on the close up it will be outlined in black and gold and then still needs a clearcoat

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Beautiful USCG, can't wait to see the hwole bike. What color red is that?
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Offline USCG_C130

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Beautiful USCG, can't wait to see the hwole bike. What color red is that?

thanks Banker, that make 2 of us! Its a ford red for i believe 2011 its called sangria red

Offline cheftuskey121

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Stunning man. That's such a rich shade of red. Love the cream too!

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Nice color!! I LOVE Ford red! well...all things ford really..

You've done an exceptional job!
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Offline USCG_C130

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heres my thoughts for the badges, which ill have to strip and paint my self but this is the general idea which will match the gold lining between the red and white paint.


any thoughts?

Offline flybox1

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those detailed badges are tight!  8)
love the color scheme.  good taste!
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