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flag Christopop
Posted: Mar 22, 2018 at 16:28 Quote
shirk-007 wrote:
Faux patina is lame.

Why paint something to look all scratched and beat up???

This
flag gpgalanis
Posted: Mar 22, 2018 at 22:49 Quote
Christopop wrote:
diego-b wrote:
A-2WD wrote:


Sick! I hope chrome frames are making a comeback...always been a fan. Reminds me of my Norco Spitfire I had as a teen.
It's not chrome, is it?

No, it's like they repainted the original "tan"-coloured frame blue and then removed some of it again with sandpaper.
I don't like the look of it. The paint looks nasty, old and beaten up.

That's the idea of this paint scheme. This is also done on cars, motor bikes etc. I like it.
flag chunter
Posted: Mar 22, 2018 at 23:05 Quote
gpgalanis wrote:
Christopop wrote:
diego-b wrote:

It's not chrome, is it?

No, it's like they repainted the original "tan"-coloured frame blue and then removed some of it again with sandpaper.
I don't like the look of it. The paint looks nasty, old and beaten up.

That's the idea of this paint scheme. This is also done on cars, motor bikes etc. I like it.

Yeah, it’s f*cking badass! Plus, there’s no such thing as natural patina on carbon
flag zachinblack
Posted: Mar 23, 2018 at 6:49 Quote
shirk-007 wrote:
Faux patina is lame.

Why paint something to look all scratched and beat up???

Agreed. I used to do that when I built jet fighter models, to make them appear dirty or weathered. You dont really have to try with a mountain bike.
flag newbermuda
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Posted: Mar 23, 2018 at 7:06 Quote
zachinblack wrote:
shirk-007 wrote:
Faux patina is lame.

Why paint something to look all scratched and beat up???

Agreed. I used to do that when I built jet fighter models, to make them appear dirty or weathered. You dont really have to try with a mountain bike.

my last carbon bike has paint chips and scratches everywhere, and from a distance you cant really see any of it, it still looks new. so i think actually painting it that way is different.
flag jharrisonvirgo
Posted: Mar 23, 2018 at 7:34 Quote
Distressed Paint jobs have been a love-hate since forever
flag bobj
Posted: Mar 23, 2018 at 9:02 Quote
its-chris wrote:
Jonathan-dawson-photography sent me a higher res picture of my trek slash 7 custom build enjoy
Rad to see this thing resurface 3 years on - was a great bike! Saw a whole load of abuse.

The Pivot I’m on now beats it’s performance in every respect, however.
flag A-2WD
Posted: Mar 23, 2018 at 9:42 Quote
Christopop wrote:
diego-b wrote:
A-2WD wrote:


Sick! I hope chrome frames are making a comeback...always been a fan. Reminds me of my Norco Spitfire I had as a teen.
It's not chrome, is it?

No, it's like they repainted the original "tan"-coloured frame blue and then removed some of it again with sandpaper.
I don't like the look of it. The paint looks nasty, old and beaten up.

Ahh, I see it now. I thought the blue areas and the sanded lines were reflections of the sky lmao...time for some new specs. Geek
flag themattsta
Posted: Mar 23, 2018 at 16:30 Quote
Awesome Bikes Fredro! What frame is that on the second one?! Lookin reeeeall sharp!
flag 661lee
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Posted: Mar 23, 2018 at 16:41 Quote
FLOWZ0NE wrote:
Awesome Bikes Fredro! What frame is that on the second one?! Lookin reeeeall sharp!
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