2017 Harley-Davidson Touch Up Paint (2 OEM Colors)

The 2017 Harley-Davidson Vibe

2017 was a heavy year for the Motor Co. The Milwaukee-Eight engine was finally here to shake the ground, and Harley-Davidson was leaning hard into that "custom-from-the-factory" look. We've focused our collection on the survivors of this era-specifically those high-depth, multi-stage beauties like Copper Pearl Tricoat and Red Hot Sunglow Tricoat. This wasn't just paint; it was a statement. These bikes were designed to shimmer under gas station LEDs and desert suns alike, bridging the gap between old-school grit and modern precision.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2017, the robots at the factory had "efficiency" down to a science, which is a polite way of saying they started spraying the clear coat like it was coming out of their own paychecks. While the tricoats look a mile deep, the actual film thickness is incredibly lean. You'll likely find "road-rash" peppering on the leading edge of your fenders or that classic hazy scuffing where your seat meets the tank. Because the factory clear is so thin, one enthusiastic session with a heavy-duty buffing compound can leave you staring at the basecoat faster than you can say "Milwaukee-Eight."

Restoration Tip

When you're repairing a chip on a 2017 frame or tank, remember: build layers slowly; don't blob it. Since these are multi-stage tricoat colors, you're trying to replicate a factory process that was handled by a high-precision robot. If you drop one giant bead of paint into the chip, it'll never level out and it'll look like a pimple on a pageant queen. Use thin, patient applications. Let each layer flash off before adding the next. This builds the depth you need to match that "Sunglow" or "Pearl" effect without creating a high spot that you'll have to sand down later.