onyxnate Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I seem to remember seeing some photos of a BB painted flat black, but now cant find them. Does anyone have a link to the phohts? I am thinking of getting mine repainted that color. Any thoughts? Thanks! Nate in DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I've never seen pics of an ENTIRELY flat black bird. I know Honda made one that was pretty close to that, but was like silver or something on the bottom with gold wheels. It's funny you mention this because I have a full set of spares in the garage right now that are in primer and soon to be sprayed flat black. Great minds must think alike! The difference is that I will be doing everything in flat black: bottom of the forks, inside section of the brake rotors (like the 97-98 style although my bike is a 99), wheels, swingarm, and maybe even my exhaust. That only leaves the triple trees and pegs not black, and if I ever do those parts they'll probably get powdercoated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amherst XX Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Mine is done flat black. It looks awesome IMO. If you are gonna do it yourself my only advise to you is prep prep prep. The more time you spend prepping the surfaces the less time you'll have to spend painting and the better it'll turn out. I did mine with Krylon Fusion and it looks great for the price I spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxnate Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 I've never seen pics of an ENTIRELY flat black bird. I know Honda made one that was pretty close to that, but was like silver or something on the bottom with gold wheels. It's funny you mention this because I have a full set of spares in the garage right now that are in primer and soon to be sprayed flat black. Great minds must think alike! The difference is that I will be doing everything in flat black: bottom of the forks, inside section of the brake rotors (like the 97-98 style although my bike is a 99), wheels, swingarm, and maybe even my exhaust. That only leaves the triple trees and pegs not black, and if I ever do those parts they'll probably get powdercoated. Do you plan on doing it yourself or sending it out to a paing shop? Mine is done flat black. It looks awesome IMO. If you are gonna do it yourself my only advise to you is prep prep prep. The more time you spend prepping the surfaces the less time you'll have to spend painting and the better it'll turn out. I did mine with Krylon Fusion and it looks great for the price I spent. Do you have any photos? What kind of prep did you do before painting and how durable is the Krylon paint? I dont mind taking on the project myself, but I dont want it to look like I did it at home. Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Involute Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 It looks like flat black is going to be popular. Mines heading in that direction also. I've still got a lot of prep to do though. :icon_wall: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I've never seen pics of an ENTIRELY flat black bird. I know Honda made one that was pretty close to that, but was like silver or something on the bottom with gold wheels. It's funny you mention this because I have a full set of spares in the garage right now that are in primer and soon to be sprayed flat black. Great minds must think alike! The difference is that I will be doing everything in flat black: bottom of the forks, inside section of the brake rotors (like the 97-98 style although my bike is a 99), wheels, swingarm, and maybe even my exhaust. That only leaves the triple trees and pegs not black, and if I ever do those parts they'll probably get powdercoated. You mean like this http://superblackbird.arnolddegraaf.nl/ima...R1100XX04_s.jpg This colour was available in Europe, UK and AUS in 2004 and possibly other years. From reports on the BIRD site in the UK there was a few problems with the paint showing rub marks, going shiny etc. :icon_think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxnate Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 I've never seen pics of an ENTIRELY flat black bird. I know Honda made one that was pretty close to that, but was like silver or something on the bottom with gold wheels. It's funny you mention this because I have a full set of spares in the garage right now that are in primer and soon to be sprayed flat black. Great minds must think alike! The difference is that I will be doing everything in flat black: bottom of the forks, inside section of the brake rotors (like the 97-98 style although my bike is a 99), wheels, swingarm, and maybe even my exhaust. That only leaves the triple trees and pegs not black, and if I ever do those parts they'll probably get powdercoated. You mean like this http://superblackbird.arnolddegraaf.nl/ima...R1100XX04_s.jpg This colour was available in Europe, UK and AUS in 2004 and possibly other years. From reports on the BIRD site in the UK there was a few problems with the paint showing rub marks, going shiny etc. :icon_think: I am thinking of somehing like that. I like the look of the paint on the Ducati Monster Dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Rattle can all the way baby................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxnate Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 THAT is the photo I was looking for! :icon_clap: That bike looks SWEET! What kind of paint did you use and what tail section is that? Regards! Nate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Thanks Nate. Paint = Crappy old Krylon Camo Black, about six cans worth. Tail section = 2004 CBR1000RR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearXX Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Thanks Nate. Paint = Crappy old Krylon Camo Black, about six cans worth. Tail section = 2004 CBR1000RR. Cool bike, and I love those rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpg Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Mine is done flat black. It looks awesome IMO. If you are gonna do it yourself my only advise to you is prep prep prep. The more time you spend prepping the surfaces the less time you'll have to spend painting and the better it'll turn out. I did mine with Krylon Fusion and it looks great for the price I spent. Hmmm, I have 4 cans of Fusion satin black sittin' in the garage for such a purpose... Any problems with wear, washing, etc? How many coats, and how long have you had it? FWIW, pursuant to this thread I personally like the matte look a lot more than flat - less "chalky", more even, and has more depth IMHO... Flat black kinda looks a tinge greyish/brownish in bright light, while matte usually remains true black. But to each their own!! Needs black rims though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amherst XX Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I did mine over last winter. It washes fine. No problem with wear yet. I used 5 cans to do the whole thing. Three light coats. The more you do the deeper it looks...I just got impatient. As far as the prep work goes....you have to sand down your old paint and that can be a bitch. I did mine all by hand with increasing grit sandpaper ending with some insane wetsanding stuff that at the time I thought was overkill. You can kinda tell the ones that were done with it and the ones that weren't. Basically you want to prep everything the same. You can't cover as much with the paint as you'd think. What your plastic looks like before paint.....it'll look like after paint.....just darker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Rattle can all the way baby................. Jeff, that shit truely is tight, yo. I knew when I read the title of this thread exactly which bike he was referring. The pics make it look fantastic. Does the finish, in person, look as good as it does in this photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Does the finish, in person, look as good as it does in this photo? Yes it does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Involute Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Jeff, that is awesome looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftlaner Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Wow, that's a really suitable color for the 'bird! I was going to paint my extra fairing deep red metallic, but now I'll definately reconsider! It's prolly easier to get a pro look if you stay off the metallic and clear coats as well. I've been told that black metallic actually is the most difficult color to get 100% "right".. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBBXX Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Does the finish, in person, look as good as it does in this photo? Yes it does Better actually. The photo doesn't do it justice at all. I've been thinking of doing it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykotek-xx Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 How much of a project was that tail section? That shit is hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdman Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Thanks for all of the kind comments guys...................... How much of a project was that tail section? That shit is hot. Lets just say the forks were twice as easy as the tail section. Bracketry, wiring, battery tray.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXSTAR Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 what are the rims off of? has anyone had their rim anodize? if so where and how much, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooplehead Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Mine is being done in fusion flat black. Hey, I got a deal on the price. I stole toppxxcop's logo form the jacket thread and had a shop print them on vinyls for me. I don't know if the vinyl will hold 150+ winds on flat paint, but we'll see. I can get more stickers if anyone wants them. They are on a silver backing, with a carbon fiber look to the black background. These look fucking awesome. . .really! I aint a vendor, so I'll sell 'em for what they cost me. Hell, I had to pay a starting $20 just for set-up, someone please make it worth my dollars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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