Radiator or Engine Paint Finish, Satin, Gloss or Matte?

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I need to repaint the sides of the radiator. What paint finish should be used? Satin, Gloss, or Matte. I was looking at the PJ1 paint. Any suggestions?
2004 V-Max
 
I am missing one of the silver inserts below the reflector on one side. Do I have to buy the entire radiator guard or where can I find the insert?
 

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Hmnm it may be difficult to find that part other than buying a s/h panel.

At a push, it should be easy to make on, a rectangle of aluminium, edges rounded off wrapped with some reflective tape.
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We offer then filled in and painted. I should have gloss black but we've done other colors too. See examples to give you the ideas. I ALSO have stainless inserts to replace the stock aluminum ones.
 

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We offer then filled in and painted. I should have gloss black but we've done other colors too. See examples to give you the ideas. I ALSO have stainless inserts to replace the stock aluminum ones.
I looked at your site but could not find the radiator inserts. Would be looking for the stock aluminum or stainless. Can you send me a link? Thank you
 
Is the part #25 on the Radiator Fische what you want? or is that the reflector??
Seem to think I have bought them in the past.
 
Has anybody been able to find a black tach/speedo cover for the Gen 2? It's just about the only thing they didn't change to black on the 18/19/20 models.
 
Has anybody been able to find a black tach/speedo cover for the Gen 2? It's just about the only thing they didn't change to black on the 18/19/20 models.
It was black on the 2016 60th Anniversary model so you could try ordering one of those.
 

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This is what I used on my bike (radiator itself and the engine). A bit pricey, but real good stuff.

  • PJ1 16-SAT Satin Black Black Satin Engine Spray Paint (Aerosol), 11 oz

PJ1 16-SAT Satin Black Black Satin Engine Spray Paint (Aerosol), 11 oz
On the radiator side panels I used this.
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Price:$17.99 ($1.64 / Ounce)
 
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