Author Topic: Chrome vs painted fenders. 70 Ambassador  (Read 901 times)

Offline T4halo

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Chrome vs painted fenders. 70 Ambassador
« on: April 21, 2019, 10:24:49 AM »
I was talking to a guy earlier today who mentioned he had a set of Loop Frame chrome fenders he’d sell me. My bike has faded original black and white paint. I was thinking the chrome would look good but could be like putting lipstick on a pig. Oh ya, he wants $400 for the pair, a bit high priced to me.

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Re: Chrome vs painted fenders. 70 Ambassador
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2019, 03:40:16 PM »
Depends on condition I guess. If the chrome is thin or scratched it may match just fine.  Personally, I don't like the looks of chromed fenders as much as I do painted.
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Re: Chrome vs painted fenders. 70 Ambassador
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2019, 05:52:48 PM »
I prefer the look of painted fenders on Loops, too.  But chrome fenders look better on early Tontis.  No idea why.  :)

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