Custom Paint Job....
08-22-23, 10:08 AM
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Custom Paint Job....
Has anyone here just wanted a change and done a custom paint job?.....I know of a shop that will do whatever you want and has a good reputation....I'm all black right now and kinda want to switch it up....much cheaper than a new bike!
08-22-23, 11:49 AM
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Yes, many people have. Its a common thing.
08-23-23, 06:34 AM
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You have got thousands invested in your Aerfast Platinum, why would you put up with anything but exactly what you want to ride.
08-23-23, 06:47 AM
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CF
Meaning I should go ahead and do what I want with it?
Meaning I should go ahead and do what I want with it?
08-23-23, 07:17 AM
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08-23-23, 07:23 AM
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I would ask the 'reputable shop' how many CF frames they have painted. Get some details on the type of paint used, etc. Maybe ask if you can get in touch with one of their earlier customers to see what the results look like.
08-23-23, 08:17 AM
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08-23-23, 11:56 AM
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I've been thinking about this lately too (and also in New England so thanks for the link!). I've always wanted green bike, but it wouldn't match my current jerseys like my bike does now in black. Is that a weird thing to worry about? 🤣
08-23-23, 12:24 PM
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No it's not weird at all and one of the reasons I'm hesitant....My black bike goes with everything as well....I would actually paint mine a flat gray....Destroyer Gray to be exact which is the color of my Dodge....That goes with everything also....
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08-23-23, 01:12 PM
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I looked at some of the examples of their work on the site. Looks impressive. I have a flat black Trek Domane. When I bought it, I thought it looked cool, but it hasn't aged well with me. Now it just looks a bit boring. I tried to dress it up with some red hb tape and bottle cages, but after seeing the custom painted frames, man I'd love to do that. Let us know how it turns out. I love the idea.
08-23-23, 01:17 PM
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I looked at some of the examples of their work on the site. Looks impressive. I have a flat black Trek Domane. When I bought it, I thought it looked cool, but it hasn't aged well with me. Now it just looks a bit boring. I tried to dress it up with some red hb tape and bottle cages, but after seeing the custom painted frames, man I'd love to do that. Let us know how it turns out. I love the idea.
08-23-23, 01:27 PM
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Sweet site.
I need this combo in my life
https://www.hottubes.com/firefly
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I need this combo in my life
https://www.hottubes.com/firefly
https://www.mosssnowstick.com/23-24/fluffy-54
08-24-23, 11:22 AM
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I genuinely cant imagine doing that to a nice road bike.
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https://www.kanebikes.com/ridley-noa...ustom-painted/
08-25-23, 10:15 AM
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I went this route back in 2013 with the Ridley Noah I had at the time. The paint job done by Jack Kane surpassed my expectations and painted it exactly the way I had requested. I just checked their website the Noah is still in the gallery.
https://www.kanebikes.com/ridley-noa...ustom-painted/
https://www.kanebikes.com/ridley-noa...ustom-painted/
08-25-23, 10:23 AM
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Thanks. My intentions was to build up an "all show and go" bike and that Noah didn't disappoint. I eventually sold the frameset a year or two later.
I almost forgot, prior to selling the frameset, I had actually plasti-dipped the frameset myself because I was getting tired of the pink colorway and set up the Noah for the winter rides. Plus, it protected the paint job and when I was ready to let it go, I just peeled off the plasti-dipped finish.
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