Parkerize

[Danny]

Hello Folks,
does anyone knows if the sheet metal from a 47 Knucklehead is parkerized under the paint ?
Thanks for answers
Danny

[KNUCK]

I do know that the inside of the tanks are but the outside? Harley used that process as a cheap way to keep exposed parts from getting rusty. Sheetmetal would likely get painted fairly quick and not need it I would think. But hard to say.

[Rubone]

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[Danny]

Great, thank's for answers.
Actually I restore a 47 Knucklehead, of course I want to make a good job;-).
What kind of primer they use and where I can get the best paint? Black, Flight red, skyway blue?

Thank you in adance

[KNUCK]

Sometimes you can see and advertisement in the AMCA magazine for guys that can supply an exact match paint or sell a color chip. You can then use a local auto supply store if you want to match the chip sample. Various opinions on the "best" paint. PPG, Sikkens, Sherman Williams, Axalta, many body shops offer a lifetime guarantee with these for what that is worth to you.