2010 M8 LE Questions on Black Tunnel?

Stack

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• Mar 6, 2009

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Hey fellas,

Looing at an 2010 M8 LE and had questions on the paint. How will that black paint hold up on the tunnel? I am sure it is not powdercoated black, and I do not want to be scratching the heck out of it and make it look like crap after a season. Everything on the sled looks sweet, just want to make sure it will stay that way! Any thoughts on this....experiences etc......

I appreciate it, I am close to pulling the trigger on one, but need feedback!

John

 

northof40

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• Mar 6, 2009

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I'd say it should be alright. I have a painted black tunnel on a sabercat i have and after 5000 miles it looks good. just a bit worn off on the running boards but thats about it.

 

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Ector

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• Mar 6, 2009

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I have heard the same thing. Holds up well for normal use but the running boards wear a little over a long period of time.

 

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snopropanther

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• Mar 6, 2009

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my whole sled is black except the front springs and the rails. my hood will show a scratch before my tunnel or running boards. i havent chip it yet and twigs and stuff is always hitting it. i even have a dent from a stump in the running board and the paint never scratched or chipped.

 

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THINairJUNKIE

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• Mar 6, 2009

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The paint on the rivets come off. Other then that they hold up good.

 

SaberKitty

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• Mar 6, 2009

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Second season on my '08 Nightfire with a black tunnel and it's still like new. Won't go back to an unpainted tunnel unless a gun is pointed at my head.

Black. It's the new green.

 

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ACMtnCat

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• Mar 6, 2009

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SaberKitty said:

Second season on my '08 Nightfire with a black tunnel and it's still like new. Won't go back to an unpainted tunnel unless a gun is pointed at my head.

Black. It's the new green.

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I'll second that!

 

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keeton

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• Mar 6, 2009

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^^^ thats sick. like the 09 graphics

 

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b1dodge

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• Mar 6, 2009

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ACMtnCat said:

I'll second that!

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thats still my favorite sled timmy

 

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minie me

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• Mar 6, 2009

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my tunnel didnt chip or show the aluminum at all when i bent the crap out of it last year after a 'little' jump i mis-judged

 

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SLEDIOT

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• Mar 6, 2009

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acmtncat said:

i'll second that!

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u really really really ned to pull the decals off that thing, its beautiful underneath!!!!

 

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sildoc

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• Mar 8, 2009

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THINairJUNKIE said:

The paint on the rivets come off. Other then that they hold up good.

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That is why they make touch up paint.

 

SaberKitty

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• Mar 8, 2009

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Mud is optional on the black limited edition sleds...

All black looks good even as the sun sets...

Double vision on Lake Superior (my 65-year-old dad's identical M8 Nightfire)...

Old School/New School day - Black Jag, black Cheetah, green ZR 144", black M8, black M8. <<< Sesame Street - One of these things does not belong here, one of these things is not the same. ...At least it isn't orange.