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Title: paint scheme
Post by: 1.21GW on October 06, 2012, 03:19:20 PM
So I'm thinking about getting my bike painted this winter.  The yellow is not bad, and definitely stands out from the 11tyb black bikes out there, but in the process of making it 'mine' I think I need to recolor her.  Trying not to spend a fortune but I don't want to cut corners to the point of having to pay again to get it done right.  Anyway, would like some input on the two options below: first is bike as-is (for reference); second and third are some photoshop mock-ups I did.  Oh, and excuse the Barbara Walters filter effect---I wanted to get bike to stand out from bg due to the black scooter parked next to me.

Current condition:
(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/1pt21GW/yellow.jpg)

Blue/white (showing my italian roots):
(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/1pt21GW/blue-white.jpg)

Blue/red:
(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/1pt21GW/blue-red.jpg)

Can I get some votes/input on the blue/white vs blue/red options?  Also, if anyone has recommendations for a good painter in the NYC area, please share.




Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: Uncle Mofo on October 06, 2012, 03:39:44 PM
My girlfriend said blue/white   [popcorn]


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: kopfjÀger on October 06, 2012, 03:40:07 PM
I'd stay with the yellow, but if you decide to change it please don't go with that all blue/red frame idea. ;)  :D


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: 118811 on October 06, 2012, 04:56:44 PM
Blue white +1


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: brad black on October 06, 2012, 06:52:21 PM
middle one, red frame, replace blue on bodywork with red, silver wheels.


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: ungeheuer on October 07, 2012, 09:03:32 PM
I like this one a lot...
(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/1pt21GW/blue-white.jpg)
 [thumbsup]


But the blue one is  [puke] [puke] [puke].


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: CDChase1981 on October 08, 2012, 04:27:57 AM
I like the blue and white one better than the blue and red one.


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: muskrat on October 08, 2012, 08:05:14 AM
the blue with red frame looks great IMO  [thumbsup]


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: 1.21GW on October 08, 2012, 08:46:39 AM
Thanks, DMFers.  Clearly the preference is for the blue/white.  Curious why the blue/red was so repulsive---maybe the obnoxiously oversized ducati logo?

Now to find a painter...


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: ungeheuer on October 08, 2012, 02:11:03 PM
Now to find a painter...
..... I hear there's one in NH.


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: ccm900 on October 08, 2012, 04:04:02 PM
wheres the poll?

Honeslty i say go black on your wheels, black your belt covers and call it good!


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: ChrisK on October 10, 2012, 12:58:26 PM
How are you planning on changing the piping on your seat from yellow to red? New seat? I only ask because if you're getting rid of it, I happen to have a yellow Monster that I'm not planning on painting and I'd be real interested in it....


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: 1.21GW on October 10, 2012, 01:48:49 PM
How are you planning on changing the piping on your seat from yellow to red? New seat? I only ask because if you're getting rid of it, I happen to have a yellow Monster that I'm not planning on painting and I'd be real interested in it....

Haven't decided.  I'll look for used sargent seats w/ red piping and then sell mine, in which case you can be assured that there will be a FS post on the DMF.  I also will look for leather/fabric paint or some equivalent for the quick 'n dirty solution, but unless I'm confident what I find is quality and won't look like a hack job, I'll probably do the seat swap thing.


Title: Re: paint scheme
Post by: ducatigirl100 on October 13, 2012, 02:51:36 PM
the blue and white should attract blond girls ...lol  [laugh] I gets my vote [thumbsup]


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