Guest IVOFWRA Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Well, like the topic says I got my parts back from the painter today. Why does it always feel like forever when your waiting on shiny new or shiny used parts? Anyway, bike is an '03 and was Force Silver. It was tipped over by the previous owner in his driveway. Just some light scuffs on the plastics, really not a big deal. I sanded down the scratches and was going to repaint the silver but then I thought "If I'm going to pay someone to paint this, I might as well repaint it a color that I REALLY like". About the same time I bought some side scoops for the Mustang that needed to be painted. I thought the price to paint the scoops seemed a little too high, and I had checked with a couple different shops. It was at this point that I had one of those retarded epiphanies, as I like to call them. Why not have the Mustang parts and the bike parts sprayed at the same time( & same color) and try to save a little money? I feel lilke a little kid at Christmas. So, here are a few teaser pics. Stock My inspiration Tank teaser pic The paint color is Ford Sonic Blue. I had a local shop replicate the stock decals in metalic silver. I will post more when I get the panels back on. Let me know what you think. Thanks Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 23, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted April 23, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer TexOz Posted April 23, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted April 23, 2011 Tank teaser pic ... You can't do that man ... that's really off-side JK ... looking forward to pics of the finished product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dr.toto Posted April 23, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted April 23, 2011 I know where it's going and I like it. That's a great color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Chuckster Posted April 23, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted April 23, 2011 Very nice!!! Love the blue and the way they did the Honda decal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer jcormier Posted April 23, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted April 23, 2011 Very cool! I can't wait to see the final pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Finally got the parts back on the bike. I would call it about 90% done. I blacked out the radiators while it was apart & now I really want to do the rest of the frame. Also added a micron exhaust(used, from a member here) and power commander. Anyway, tell me what you think. New paint job Close-up of new rear logo. Any feedback is welcome. Thanks Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer The mailman Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 Looks like factory or better. Now for the really important info, what does a pro paint job cost? - with custom cut graphics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer alwaysaware Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 That paint looks awesome. What would really set it off is some clear turn signals. They would go great with the silver. P.S. sound bite required due to the Microns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NVR2L8 Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 I'm an old Mustang guy too. I love the color on the Viffer...gorgeous bike!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 Really nice blue. Looks good. good idea on the radiator too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer motormike Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 I was expecting a two-tone blue and gray paint job, but I like it because it's blue and different. It reminds me of the Triumph Sprint only from the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer chonsey Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 I usually don't like aftermarket paint, but that looks damn good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Looks like very nice work. Did the US not get blue Vtecs? Every second one I see here is Pearl Herron blue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 just a quick question - how did you go about blacking out the radiators? been thinking of doing the same ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Looks good, looks like quality paint work! (which normally runs from $600-1200) I love that new paint smell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer motormike Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 Did the US not get blue Vtecs? Every second one I see here is Pearl Herron blue: I don't think so, but maybe someone more familiar with all the official colors can chime in. Most seem to be red. I am familiar with these years from what I see searching online: 2002: Red 2003: Metallic Silver 2004: Red 2005: Light Silver Metallic 2006: White or Pearl Black 2007: RWB or Candy Dark Red 2008: Metallic Silver 2009: Black It's because of these colors that I would be interested in a 2007 or 2008. I don't like black sport bikes and would avoid the 2009 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Finally got the parts back on the bike. I would call it about 90% done. I blacked out the radiators while it was apart & now I really want to do the rest of the frame. Also added a micron exhaust(used, from a member here) and power commander. Anyway, tell me what you think. It's awesome! That's a great looking paintjob! What else could we possibly think? Now if you could get a shot of the bike next to the Roush Mustang.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Infidel Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 Looks sharp!!!! Blue would be my color of choice if I had to do it all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Sweet! Love the Blue! Last time we had a Blue VFR was in teh early 90's here in teh States! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer 2thdr Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 Did the US not get blue Vtecs? Every second one I see here is Pearl Herron blue: I don't think so, but maybe someone more familiar with all the official colors can chime in. Most seem to be red. I am familiar with these years from what I see searching online: 2002: Red 2003: Metallic Silver 2004: Red 2005: Light Silver Metallic 2006: White or Pearl Black 2007: RWB or Candy Dark Red 2008: Metallic Silver 2009: Black It's because of these colors that I would be interested in a 2007 or 2008. I don't like black sport bikes and would avoid the 2009 year. You forgot the coolest color: 2004 Asphalt Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NorthernVFRDave Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 Did the US not get blue Vtecs? Every second one I see here is Pearl Herron blue: I don't think so, but maybe someone more familiar with all the official colors can chime in. Most seem to be red. I am familiar with these years from what I see searching online: 2002: Red 2003: Metallic Silver 2004: Red 2005: Light Silver Metallic 2006: White or Pearl Black 2007: RWB or Candy Dark Red 2008: Metallic Silver 2009: Black It's because of these colors that I would be interested in a 2007 or 2008. I don't like black sport bikes and would avoid the 2009 year. You'd like the 2009 Canadian version.. I keep meaning to order those VFR name plates for mine, only $35 or something dumb like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer motormike Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 You'd like the 2009 Canadian version.. I keep meaning to order those VFR name plates for mine, only $35 or something dumb like that. That does look nice. The Canadian 2009 model is "White Special Edition". I would think Honda would keep the North America bikes the same but what do I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bryan217 Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 That looks really nice, congrats. If my RWB is ever in need of a repaint, I'm going to go with solid metallic blue. And I agree with Always, get a set of newer, clear signal lights and it'll compliment it nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 4, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 4, 2011 Man That’s Good. Now Can You Get The Roush V8 In It ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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