Originally Posted by kbarch

He doesn't explain why he applies a monolithic finish to an otherwise visually articulated connection. I'm not saying the lugs need to be polished, or that it needs to be a two-tone bike, but such approaches to finishing make more visual sense - like this example of his:


Dipping something complicated in paint can result in a cool look, but it obliterates any suggestion of precision, thoughtfulness or skilled handiwork in the connection of the pieces and parts vaguely telegraphing their shapes through a sort of blanket.

I'm not saying it looks bad, just that it seems somewhat equivocal.