Author Topic: Thinking of painting my bike... (Read 2713 times)

81cb650C · « **on:** March 29, 2007, 07:18:35 PM »

I am trying to find a good paint scheme for my 81 cb650 Custom. I took one of the pictures from the gallery and photoshoped a new paint scheme on it to try it out. I really like the red and white but just wanted to see what others thought. Also what is the name of that 2 part spray paint?

cosmo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2007, 08:22:23 PM »

You have that side shot in higher resolution that isn't tweaked already?

81cb650C · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2007, 08:25:34 PM »

The picture came from the cb650 gallery section on this site. Its in the lowe rright of this page http://www.sohc4.us/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=45

putnaja1 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2007, 08:33:36 PM »

I tried to come up with a nice looking mockup, but this is the best I could do..

Still, I like solid colors- this one is almost a solid red color camo?

81cb650C · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2007, 08:49:58 PM »

I also like the look of a solid color but also want to keep the badges. So maybe something like this?

cosmo · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2007, 09:01:17 PM »

81cb650C · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2007, 09:07:52 PM »

wow that looks like the real thing! I think im going to go for it seeing that. I also like how you left the badges unpainted.

cosmo · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2007, 09:19:38 PM »

Quote from: 81cb650C on March 29, 2007, 09:07:52 PM

wow that looks like the real thing! I think im going to go for it seeing that. I also like how you left the badges unpainted.

I updated it a bit for you, if you want anything else done feel free to let me know

KB02 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:42:24 AM »

The darker red looks really nice! I like the look of the lower bars, too!!

Granted, I also like the original color, too.

KB02 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2007, 05:39:40 AM »

BUT, since we've got photoshop out... (can you tell I have the day off?)

andy750 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2007, 05:45:24 AM »

Wow Cosmo great virtual paint job!! I like that red.white combo....very nice.

cheers
Andy

81cb650C · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2007, 07:54:31 AM »

I wonder what it would look like with an alternating red/white custom seat and spoke rims. I always wanted to slap on a pair of spoke rims but can never seem to find any in decent shape on ebay.

MrFry · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2007, 03:45:21 PM »

Quote from: cosmo on March 29, 2007, 09:01:17 PM

OHH!! THAT LOOKS KILLER!!!

cosmo · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:51:22 PM »

Quote from: 81cb650C on March 30, 2007, 07:54:31 AM

I wonder what it would look like with an alternating red/white custom seat and spoke rims. I always wanted to slap on a pair of spoke rims but can never seem to find any in decent shape on ebay.

Personally, I hate doing anything with wires in photoshop. That being said, the backgrounds don't line up or anything and I smudge drew the rear drum, but it gets the idea across.

cosmo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2007, 04:53:51 PM »

Quote from: Wykydtron on March 30, 2007, 04:52:46 PM

I vote cosmos paint scheme with KBO2's cafe job. What program did you do that in cosmo?

Photoshop CS3

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2007, 05:08:32 PM »

The good thing about this paint job is...............

yain't got a lot to paint

Sam.

81cb650C · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2007, 08:41:30 AM »

Cosmo thanks a lot for working on those spokes. I owe you one. I think that is exactly how i would like my bike to end up.

81cb650c · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2013, 11:58:57 AM »

Well six years later and shes off to paint! Supposed to get the tank and side covers back next week. I am the ultimate procrastinator....

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2013, 12:45:43 PM »

better late than never!

81cb650c · « **Reply #19 on:** May 04, 2013, 12:09:33 PM »

Paint is finally done. I posted the original concept photoshop image that Cosmo made and the finished product below it. Still working on the seat/spokes but it's getting there. Went for a ride this morning and certainly got a few more looks than normal.

KB02 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:17:05 AM »

Looks nice!

81cb650c · « **Reply #21 on:** May 08, 2013, 05:37:53 PM »

Thanks KB02! She started out a rusty old hulk and now there's nothing left to do but ride!

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