Installing new tins....

[NYHarley]

I just got my other set of Tins painted for my 07 Night Train. I have never had the tins off on a softail before so what should I look out for? I don't want to scratch the tins when taking them off oe scratch the freshly painted tins when going on.

 

[NEWHD74FAN]

You can let the paint cure (takes about a week) and then use construction tape over raised or corner areas that may contact the tins (bending over the tape ends so it is easier to remove them "gently..."!

 

[jaceddie]

Cover everying while your working on it. Just one time to drop a wrench or something will ruin your day. Don't ask me how I know this.:bigsmiley15:

 

[Breeze3at]

PATIENCE, lots of it. Work slowly, When you are removing a part, put it back in position (like replay), pay attention to the angle, tilt, etc. that it goes on/off. When working around paint, I slip an old sock over my wrench handles because I know I'm gonna bang the paint. Like others said, use tape or rags where tin is gonna slip between forks or frame rails.