Member Contributer KevCarver Posted November 1, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted November 1, 2009 OK, so I finally got my wheel back from the "straightener" and threw a quick coat of copper metallic rattle can on it to see what would happen. I don't think the picture color is balanced right, so it doesn't look quite right to me in the pic. Pretty close. Anyway, what ya think? I'll get a tire on it and on the bike eventually. Today was spent getting the RC back in track clothes (after a quick spin). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB-Oz Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 well the photo looks like you also sprayed your camera lens with copper metallic :D Should look good on the bike though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vfrrider Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 All depends on the rest of the bike. I personally prefer the Summer Blonde Metallic color from Honda, more subtle. We'll see, when the pics with the bike are shown. Larry VFRrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted November 2, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 2, 2009 All depends on the rest of the bike. I personally prefer the Summer Blonde Metallic color from Honda, more subtle. We'll see, when the pics with the bike are shown. Larry VFRrider They didn't have that at ACE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobie1dog Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Take another pic out in the sunlight for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 bad bad light - you get "F" in photo class today! take out in real light. Copper does sound interesting - what color is your bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted November 5, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 5, 2009 First off, I don't have a proper camera. Just my phone, and occasionally it turns out really good. Other times, not so much. Anyway, fitted up a tire and mounted on the bike. Here's a look in the sun: Nope, nothing on the front yet. Thinking of also hitting the radiator grills with the same color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Alien VFR Posted November 5, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted November 5, 2009 That's pretty nice... I like it! You gotta love those 8 spokers... Here's mine that I did last month. I have over 1000 miles on this wheel since painted, and not a nick or flake has occured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Alien VFR Posted November 5, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted November 5, 2009 I used Rustoleum wheel paint, and so far it's holding up well. What kind of paint did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted November 5, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 5, 2009 I used Rustoleum wheel paint, and so far it's holding up well. What kind of paint did you use? That looks nice! Mine is just a test spray with ACE Hardware brand copper metal flake. I didn't do much prep on it. Just cleaned it off and put down two color and two clear coats on it. Already went through it on a couple small spots getting the tire on. I think I like it enough to see if I can get it close enough matched in powder coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vfrrider Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 OK, I'm afraid now your stuck. Definitely front wheel and front rotor support. MAYBE just a touch somewhere higher for balance. Something along the lines of the Honda wing on the tank. Ditch the road runner decal. Easy on the radiator, maybe just the screen. IMHO and all worth the $.02 paid. It is definitely copper though, shows off the red nicely. Whatta I know anyway, I still think white is a color. Larry VFRrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer KevCarver Posted November 5, 2009 Author Member Contributer Share Posted November 5, 2009 OK, I'm afraid now your stuck. Definitely front wheel and front rotor support. MAYBE just a touch somewhere higher for balance. Something along the lines of the Honda wing on the tank. Ditch the road runner decal. Easy on the radiator, maybe just the screen. IMHO and all worth the $.02 paid. It is definitely copper though, shows off the red nicely. Whatta I know anyway, I still think white is a color. Larry VFRrider Thanks for the input Larry. For sure, the rear is not the only thing to change. I just did the rattle can treatment to see if I liked it. I'm hoping that I can get it close in powder, and do the front wheel too. Yes, just the rad screen. I saw another 5th gen with painted radiator screens matching the wheels and I liked the idea. Woody is staying, though! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Thanks for the input Larry. For sure, the rear is not the only thing to change. I just did the rattle can treatment to see if I liked it. I'm hoping that I can get it close in powder, and do the front wheel too. Yes, just the rad screen. I saw another 5th gen with painted radiator screens matching the wheels and I liked the idea. Woody is staying, though! :biggrin: Kevin, If you have something small you can paint, bring it this weekend and I'll give it to the guy I work with that powdercoats. He can probably match it up to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ron Mexico Posted November 6, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted November 6, 2009 Lookin good Kevin :biggrin: I like that copper color, very rich. For getting what you paid for, you won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLO97VFR Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Its COPPER that is for sure. I decided to go more with the color in the Logo and next will be the side case: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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