To paint or not to paint?
06-10-21, 08:23 AM
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06-10-21, 12:02 PM
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Well, I would say red for Ferrari, silver for historic German racing cars from Porsches, Mercedes-Benz, and Auto Union, and black like the SR-71 Blackbird.
My faves are gloss and satin black, gloss red, and classic Peugeot white. No matte for me ever, unless it is a surplus Swiss Military bicycle. That said, I have seen many posts on BF of members bikes that really, really popped in color combos I would have never thought about, but looked great.
But really, as they say, "Your bike, YOUR choice." I have often complimented riders on their bike colors, but would never say anything negative, as it is their bike and some may not like my choices either.
My faves are gloss and satin black, gloss red, and classic Peugeot white. No matte for me ever, unless it is a surplus Swiss Military bicycle. That said, I have seen many posts on BF of members bikes that really, really popped in color combos I would have never thought about, but looked great.
But really, as they say, "Your bike, YOUR choice." I have often complimented riders on their bike colors, but would never say anything negative, as it is their bike and some may not like my choices either.
