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Flat Rat Paint Job

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Flat Rat Paint Job

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It may not be pretty, but neither is mick jagger and people still think he's cool. if you like post-apocalyptic scrap metal aesthetic then ride on.
 
I love flat paint. I despise shiny, loud paint jobs on anything. If it has to be shiny I at least like a monochromatic look. But in order to get a "proper" rat look it does take time, effort, and work. It doesn't look like this took any of those things. Flat black, red, or OD green paint jobs are beautiful. They deserve to be done right.

It's so easy to take off the tank and plastics to paint them right it's silly not to. And yes, you can get a really nice paint job from a rattle can if you use the right rattle can and do some prep. But dude, come on.... You didn't do it. This looks like BBQ grill paint. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that it is.

My opinion... There are a lot of things that are so ugly, they look cool. This is just ugly. I know what you're going for but honestly, you missed the mark.
 
schmedly said:
Actually it says Nezumi, which means "rat". Which is what it is - a rat bike. It is supposed to be offensive. That's the point. I like that you don't like it. Keep them coming! (Even that constipated Dude is welcomed to say some more).
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Oh, now that you mention it. Picture was kinda blurry. :-#
 
Tim Tom said:
It may not be pretty, but neither is mick jagger and people still think he's cool. if you like post-apocalyptic scrap metal aesthetic then ride on.
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Mick can sing, quite well at times.
This bike looks like it can only make dull squeaky wet fart noises.
Speaking of farting noises, I think I will take another huge dump and go for another long ride in the mountains, on another one of my ugly bikes, or maybe even on the pretty Suzuki this time.
 
I never ask for opinions on my bikes--I don't care what people think--I build my bikes for me--My opinion on your bike is not important--If you like it, that's all that matters--RIDE ON!!!:cool:
 
i love the idea of flat black rat rods...... but this looks more like a stock bike that has been repainted .....
 
uninspired, "spur of the moment thought" look.

but it's your bike. I honestly don't give a @#$ what anyone might think about MY bike, but then, I didn't post THAT pic on a public forum full of purists and ask what they think. :cool:
 
I don't like it as much as a perfectly restored model, but
I think its an improvement over what it was. What I hate to
see is a rusty bike. I like it.
 
I like flat black but I dont like the "dipped" look.

Two words, newspaper and tape...
 
It really depends, if you ride it than its who cares if you call it art not so much.

I dont know about you all but when I am riding my GS I do not see to much of my paint, other than my tank.

I did the home rattle can paint myself, the stencil I made did not work out well and I had to brush most of my graphic after the fact but once I started riding it more I cared less and less about making it look nice.
 
sk843143 said:
i love the idea of flat black rat rods...... but this looks more like a stock bike that has been repainted .....
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Yeah, not so hot on a stocker, and an L at that. I think some sort of contrast is necessary to break up the colors a bit. Without too much thinking about it, I would have had the clutch, ignition, stator, sprocket, starter and cam covers done it a semi-gloss black, or maybe a textured black. Probably do the carbs similarly, flat black for the bodies, textured or semi for the tops and bowls. That would draw attention to the best part of the bike, the part that makes it go like stink.

I think it'd look better with the fender on, the fairing looks unfinished without it.
 
I think you should invest in a Hacksaw, and make it REALLY cool...
 
Turtleface said:
Yeah, not so hot on a stocker, and an L at that. I think some sort of contrast is necessary to break up the colors a bit. Without too much thinking about it, I would have had the clutch, ignition, stator, sprocket, starter and cam covers done it a semi-gloss black, or maybe a textured black. Probably do the carbs similarly, flat black for the bodies, textured or semi for the tops and bowls. That would draw attention to the best part of the bike, the part that makes it go like stink.

I think it'd look better with the fender on, the fairing looks unfinished without it.
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But that would require thought, planning and more than five minutes of effort.
Do you think he knocked the mud off before painting?
 
Wow!

Wow!

Well I have to say I am impressed by the passion of the critiques received so far. Bravo! For the few who were positive, thank you. I have to say I was surprised at how strongly people felt about the "lazyiness" issue. I was really out to make it all black and only left the springs unpainted because they looked industrial. That was about it. Did not really overthink it. I still like the way it looks. Mission accomplished. Ride safe everyone!

And keep taking that fiber! It really works . . . ;)
 
schmedly said:
Well I have to say I am impressed by the passion of the critiques received so far. Bravo! For the few who were positive, thank you. I have to say I was surprised at how strongly people felt about the "lazyiness" issue. I was really out to make it all black and only left the springs unpainted because they looked industrial. That was about it. Did not really overthink it. I still like the way it looks. Mission accomplished. Ride safe everyone!

And keep taking that fiber! It really works . . . ;)
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I don't like your bike, but I DO like your attitude :clap:

Keeping your cool while most here take pot-shots at your project - Priceless!! :D

good luck
 
I must be the only one here, but I really like it. Wish my bike looked like that. It looks like you would rather ride the bike for an hour than spend an hour polishing chrome. Personally, if I wanted a beautiful bike with lots of chrome and perfect custom paint I wouldn't have a cheap GS.
 
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