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Orange Buddy instrument cluster

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I love the orange buddy, but would like it more if the bottom of the instrument cluster wasn't black. I know its a different shade but has anyone replaced the black bottom with the sunset bottom? any pics? How hard is it to paint?
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Funny, I have a sunset that I painted black... all except for the part under the cluster. It seems like a PITA to take off.
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Dctrzeke.... that is a gorgeous scooter! They should come from the factory like that.
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ditto the above !!!
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Thanks, I still need to finish painting that orange/brown trim black but I am happy with the results.
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Thats pretty much the look I would be going for. :)
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Ditto on the dittos. I wouldn't change a thing on that scooter. Very nice!
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Dctrzeke wrote:Funny, I have a sunset that I painted black... all except for the part under the cluster. It seems like a PITA to take off.
WOW. What a difference.
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Thanks,

Here is what it looked like before. Besides the paint I also added some black Blur grips, new seat and have since changed the mirrors on it.

Next up a new horn, maybe running lights. My wife is the primary rider but it gives me something to play with!
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Is it a different shade of orange now?, or is it just the lighting?
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Nope, its the same shade, just polished up and it stands out more with the black trim vs the brown/orange.
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That color really pops! I like that. 8)
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avonpirate wrote:Is it a different shade of orange now?, or is it just the lighting?
Different colors, one is Sunset (old/bright orange) & the new ones are Tangerine (not as orange)
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Dctrzeke,

Send a pic or two of your black redone Buddy to Genuine.Tell em everyone here at MB loves the color scheme and think all new Buddies from the factory should come this way. :D

You never know.

Thanks for sharing.Tim.
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BuddyLicious wrote:Dctrzeke,

Send a pic or two of your black redone Buddy to Genuine.Tell em everyone here at MB loves the color scheme and think all new Buddies from the factory should come this way. :D

You never know.

Thanks for sharing.Tim.
This is the way the come now... just a different color. Here is my 2012, I got last week, Tangerine. I do like the older color better. However, I LOVE my Buddy!!!
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Post by JohnDapper »

I prefer the new orange. I just wish the plastic under the head set was orange too. I wonder if it would look goofy with one of the old orange plastics instead of the black?
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BeefSupreme wrote:Dctrzeke.... that is a gorgeous scooter! They should come from the factory like that.

What kind of paint u using...Paint for plastic. ?
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Captjack wrote:
BeefSupreme wrote:Dctrzeke.... that is a gorgeous scooter! They should come from the factory like that.

What kind of paint u using...Paint for plastic. ?
Yes, Krylon Fusion for plastic
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