What color for my frame?

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05 Dec 2011 23:40 #491806 by z1kzonly
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Use Aluma-Blast paint.
Looks like fresh glass beaded aluminum

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06 Dec 2011 00:47 #491819 by ramtough_63
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I have the same delimma going on. my build went from a cheap rider to morphing into
a project within a project.

Reality says This wont be the one and only time I paint my bike so painting the frame to match limits my future paint scheme combinations without a complete tear down. my .02 is to paint it Black

It really does go with anything

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06 Dec 2011 03:20 - 06 Dec 2011 03:29 #491833 by DoctoRot
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As long as you pick an achromatic color it will go with anything. That being said, most people do that because its the safe route. If your looking to have the frame pop out a bit more and do something different why not pick a color. It can be really subtle like a dark bronze, or pewter, and still have most colors look good with it. Is the frame you are painting the bobber in your avatar? I think the bronze would really fit the character of a bobber, especially with the bare metal tank. In the end its your bike so do what you like.
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06 Dec 2011 04:03 #491837 by tk11b40
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I powdercoated mine a very glossy silver, looks like bare metal.

Struggled with the same decision, but in the end, I thought why go to all the trouble, and paint it black.

Take the time to smooth out all the nasty welds, that is definately well worth it.

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06 Dec 2011 08:07 - 06 Dec 2011 08:14 #491849 by Old Man Rock
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Metalflake hot pink!... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: You're killin me Ed.... :laugh:

TK, wholly shit that is looking so freaking sweet... B)

As for the color scheme, hell pick a color you like for no matter what, someone here is going to come back with "You should have painted it this color, or "I" don't like the color, If it was my bike I would have" etc... :blink:

Hell whether you asked for their opinion or not they'll stick come back with... :pinch: :laugh:

It's your creation/design to call your own and that's all that matters... ;)

Now post some images.... B)

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08 Dec 2011 20:53 #492240 by dizl27
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yes my avatar is the bike im talking about. The picture you have posted is exactly what i would like to build after i finish my bobber. What size engine is that? Also is this your bike?

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08 Dec 2011 20:59 #492242 by gengomerpyle
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black

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08 Dec 2011 21:39 - 08 Dec 2011 21:39 #492249 by DoctoRot
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dizl27 wrote: yes my avatar is the bike im talking about. The picture you have posted is exactly what i would like to build after i finish my bobber. What size engine is that? Also is this your bike?


I wish that was my bike. Its a CB750 project being built by Benjie's Cafe Racers. you can check the build out here
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