Your "Opinion" on a custom paint job!

[9secondsflat]

as they say...there is an ass for every seat and someone buys a green suit if it sits long enough...not my cup of t but if you like it...that is all that matters at the end of the day

 

[Kdub]

Personally I don't like it. I think it would look better with no color. Again, its personal preference. Just don't settle for something you "think" will grow on you. 9 times out of 10 it won't then you will be stuck looking at something every day you don't like.

 

[Nukeranger]

Just like a tattoo I could never decide. Hence, I pick a sold color I like.

 

[pauldeepsea]

I already have made plans with the artist today. Sounds like he is willing to work with me. Should know more middle of this week. I am going to bring one of the tanks home and see how it looks on the bike.

 

[pauldeepsea]

Personally I don't like it. I think it would look better with no color. Again, its personal preference. Just don't settle for something you "think" will grow on you. 9 times out of 10 it won't then you will be stuck looking at something every day you don't like.

Agree x 10 I won't settle but really want to see it on the bike before I scrap the color. At least I want to give it a chance. If I don't like it then I will change it. Trust me I don't settle on things.

 

[shovelshot]

With 100% respect and of course just my opinion, no on the blue.

 

[LARS]

With 100% respect and of course just my opinion, no on the blue.

X2,it don't sit right in my eyes,but WTF do I know.

 

[Roaddawg]

I have seen a bike done with an American flag that was a true ghost image. The airbrush artist painted the flag in color first. Then he went over it with a transparent (think candy) black. To accomplish this, he simply took a small amount of black basecoat and added it to the clear. This was then over reduced and sprayed on top until the flag just about disappeared into the black. When in the sun or direct lighting, the flag seemed to be a black and white version, but it appeared to be about six inches deep into the paint. At other times, it was almost impossible to see.

How defined or readily apparent the image is can be controlled by how many coats of trans black is added to the top. It really came out great.

 

[KnotSo]

It is subtle and "your own", prolly never see another one like it.:2thumbs:

I like it

 

[pknowles]

If you don't like it today, it's a good chance you won't like it next year or the year after. I know paint is only "skin deep" but skinning ain't cheap.

 

[liferider]

Paul looks great!!!!

 

[pauldeepsea]

Paul looks great!!!!

I am on the fence with it right now. Tomorrow I am going to pick the tank up from the shop to see how it looks on the bike. I am either going to have him change it back to the original idea or I may decide to actually add more to the graphic and expand on the design with more blue not sure yet. If I have him change the design I am going to offer him additional funding as he did what I specified on the design with the exception of the color. at least that way we can meet somewhere in the middle. I know his time is money! appreciate all the feedback good and bad!

 

[mymastiff]

Looks pretty good, but if it's not what you wanted and asked for, no deal!

 

[pauldeepsea]

It is subtle and "your own", prolly never see another one like it.:2thumbs:

I like it

Agree it is something different! I am going to discuss some options tomorrow. I have put a shit ton of thought behind the paint on this. This bike has really grown on me from the complete teardown to rebuilding it section by section.

I am very excited to see this bike when I am "done " lol adding to it. But damn can't wait to ride again!

 

[bigchazz]

As of tradition and official legislation the American flag is made up of three colors which are red, white and blue. However, recently a rather tainted version of the American flag has come into observation. This is the black and silver American flag which has been raised up by the masses today.

America is currently undergoing one of the worst economic crises in the history of the country. The severity of crisis is still being realized as unemployment levels increase, foreclosures sky rocket and gas prices continue to rise. The black and silver flag is a symbolic representation of the current recession that the country is going through.

It is basically a sign to show that people are willing and striving to take a stand against the rising rate of unemployment and ever increasing rate of foreclosures and gas prices.

A number of hip hop artists have also started making use of the black and white American flag in their music videos. This goes to show that even music artists are addressing political and social issues with the black and silver American flag by depicting it in their music videos. The news of this depiction has made it big across the world.

In its essence the black and silver American flag is a call for change. In these current situations change is what America needs. As it is the presidency has changed hands and all those that have voted for this change are hopeful that the economy will be revived if everybody works together and makes the required effort.

Desecration Charges against Black and Silver American Flag

Some people are of the notion that tainting the official U.S flag in this manner is actually an act of desecration. However by law, it is not. Rather as mentioned above it is an expression of freedom of speech. It is a protest against the current political leaders and a call for change.

However, there is a darker side to the Black and Silver American flag. This is the fact that it is taken as a plea to bring more black leaders into the government. This objective has been achieved with a black man becoming the president of the United States for the very first time.

Many communities in America are going through dark times at the moment. The only source of support that people have in such cases is to treat each other with kindness and facilitate each other as much as they can.

The black and silver American flag shows the readiness of the American public to be able to bear the current recession and their will and perseverance to get through these difficult times. Irrespective of the skin color of the individuals in the country, everybody is suffering.

A good laugh about the black and silver flag!!! some of it really does hit home and is a good statement. Not the reason for my new paint just thought it looked "suttle" all I will say is we do need a change!!!!




This is the "Shit I dug up from the internet" ????

JUST MY OPNION......ANY American flag rendering needs to be red/white/blue. Sorry, dont dig the silver, black thing.

 

[pauldeepsea]

Made my decision!!!

Alright, after a long few days of driving my wife crazy and the artist too! I spoke to the artist and told him what I thought of the paint change. I really was on the fence of keeping it or starting all over from scratch. Well I spoke to the artist today and he flat out told me he would do whatever I decided and would sand the entire tank back down and start over... i said I would take the tank home and give it a look on the bike. I have decided!!! I really like the way it looks on the bike. The blue is hard to see until it hits the sun and then it really POPS... and looks good IMHO... it is really a change from alot of the flags I have seen painted and should really look good with the blue Dakota Digital.. cant wait to see the rest of it.. appreciate the feedback... I have attached some new photos that hopefully do it justice..

 

[HMAN]

Hell yeah. You gotta live with it, glad you like it. Its gonna be a sweet looking pit when your done.

 

[pauldeepsea]

Getting ready to leave on Saturday to Gulfport ms. 3 weeks down there so the bikes going to be on hold for awhile. Hopefully the motor will be back from getting the diamond cuts by the time I get back to Cali.

 

[wardog]

As a military member, wearing the subdued flag had nothing to do with politics or a racial statement. You wore it because you wanted to wear your flag into combat while wearing a CAMO uniform! :flag: Paul, the color scheme looks great, can't wait to see the finished work.:2thumbs:

 

[dingo]

Congrats - post up pics when its done!