For inspiration, check out what this builder did to break up the expanse of side cladding on his e-ride.
Yessir. That’s why I made this thread. I’ve already forgotten how far I’ve come and am finding myself reading parts of the thread again.Realizing how far I've reached from where it all started.
What I see from your last two sets of photos posted is quite awesome. My take on your bike is that it's one serious MF'er & the 100% completed project should reflect that the bike's purpose is to be ridden not photographed. A serious bike it is.
Noted. A painter buddy of mine has said wrap is the way to go. I’ve looked at a few YouTube videos and I’m inclined to agree with you. However, I won’t feel so bad scratching vinyl as I will scratching paint.Tony, running out of steam 90-95% the way through EVERY project and itching to move on to the next is all part of every man's DNA. Show me a household that isn't backed-up with a bunch of 'honey do' jobs. I suffer the same symptoms. Don't think any of my builds are actually 100% completed...
I know you're desperate to just get it done, and a single colour spray job is the quick way out, but my take on paint finish for your latest build would be to break up the large expanse of the side covers (and tank) with a simple but effective 2 or 3 tone livery. Easily masked and executed. Half an hour spent doodling should be enough to come up with a plan.
I'd be wary of going down the vinyl wrap route. Done that - and it's hard to get a top notch finish on anything other than perfectly prepped, glass-like surfaces.
Another take - and probably the quick and easy route to the finish line - would be to go down the military route with a matt paint/graphics scheme. Just for a change, how about navy grey/white rather than army olive drab?
Cheeky bloke!Never experienced a muddy gusset before - but it sounds uncomfortable.