changing trends color and chrome
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changing trends color and chrome
Saw a new bagger going down the interstate yesterday .
Some kind of redish/brown color ...the paint was a muted/flat sheen
I understand "beauty is in the eye of..." ...and more power to you if that's your thing
but it seems dull, drab flat black'd out stuff has become trendy these days
(not just bikes, look at wheels and grills on many trucks and SUV's)
as I was polishing the abundance of chrome I love so much , and waxing the deep gloss paint that brings a smile to my face, I was thinking it would be nice if I didn't love shinny sheeit so much .
'cause it would sure be an easier time washing a bike that will never be shinny and looks "pre-dulled" from the get-go
is it generational thing like skinny pants or droopy drawers, flat brims and goofy looking sunglasses?
....not that there's anything wrong with that if that's your thing.(seriously) just not my thing
do you like the dull/flat color look or the shinny sheeit?
and I'm curious, if you like he dull black'd out stuff, are you over or under 50?
and if you like skinny pants or droopy drawers, flat brims and goofy looking sunglasses, I promise I won't make fun of youmuch
Thanks
..L.T.A.
Some kind of redish/brown color ...the paint was a muted/flat sheen
I understand "beauty is in the eye of..." ...and more power to you if that's your thing
but it seems dull, drab flat black'd out stuff has become trendy these days
(not just bikes, look at wheels and grills on many trucks and SUV's)
as I was polishing the abundance of chrome I love so much , and waxing the deep gloss paint that brings a smile to my face, I was thinking it would be nice if I didn't love shinny sheeit so much .
'cause it would sure be an easier time washing a bike that will never be shinny and looks "pre-dulled" from the get-go
is it generational thing like skinny pants or droopy drawers, flat brims and goofy looking sunglasses?
....not that there's anything wrong with that if that's your thing.(seriously) just not my thing
do you like the dull/flat color look or the shinny sheeit?
and I'm curious, if you like he dull black'd out stuff, are you over or under 50?
and if you like skinny pants or droopy drawers, flat brims and goofy looking sunglasses, I promise I won't make fun of you
Thanks
..L.T.A.
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Sep 29, 2019, 10:04 AM
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Styles and trends come and go. On another note, paragraph structure and syntax were invented for a reason.
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Well I'm 38 and I don't like/wear skinny pants, droopy drawers, flat brim hats or goofy-looking sunglasses but I like blacked-out motorcycles. I'm not a fan of chrome but that's ok. I wish more bikes had a factory option of chrome or black.
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I'm 67.... I like black, flat black, chrome, shiny colors, bright colors, some "odd" colors. I wear a belt, keep my pants up, rounded hat brims, Army style creased front on hat, wrap around sunglasses, and comfy pants. Am I out of the ordinary? Don't care for the denim or flat paint look. I prefer a bit more black (engine/frame/accessories) than chrome. I don't mind washing and waxing.... gives me something to do and it is a mindless task that allows my mind to wander. The odd colors mentioned are those that are not the norm (ie: not all black, or all white). But I like what I like. You have your own taste and style. If that's what you like, I'm fine with that. I do enjoy seeing what others do.
So if you wish, blast away!!!
So if you wish, blast away!!!
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or there'd be no doubt what an illiterate I am ..
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Im not a fan of the flat paint finishes. However, the blacked out look can look good. With shiny paint. IMHO.
As an aside, I did see a used RK at a dealer last year that had so much chrome, itd make the sun jealous.
I loved it!
As an aside, I did see a used RK at a dealer last year that had so much chrome, itd make the sun jealous.
I loved it!
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Flat paint is probably just a phrase that will die out pretty soon, especially flat red, then getting rid of one you own could be a problem. Suppose it may be a good undercoat for a shiny paint finish.
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Over 50.
Regular jeans and Justin boots.
For the most part no hats, but if its raining hard outside I wear a Bailey Mustang, (cowboy hat).
Not a fan of all colors, but the flat colors and the candied colors are nice. I like the candied black and the candied red, I like the flat black, that brick red color and the flat white color.
But both Harley's that I have owned were Black and Chrome. If I ever get a third one it will probably be black and chrome.
Regular jeans and Justin boots.
For the most part no hats, but if its raining hard outside I wear a Bailey Mustang, (cowboy hat).
Not a fan of all colors, but the flat colors and the candied colors are nice. I like the candied black and the candied red, I like the flat black, that brick red color and the flat white color.
But both Harley's that I have owned were Black and Chrome. If I ever get a third one it will probably be black and chrome.
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In the 60's, there was a period where primer was fashionable. Both grey and reddish primered hot rods graced the favored 1/4 mile drags. Today's modern dull paints recreate that primer past.
My first Harley's had little or no chrome. My '47 Knuckle and my '42 Flathead had painted everything. My '61 sporty had chrome covered shocks, rear fender struts, round aircleaner and handlebars. In those days, it was one of the rare finishes that protected steel from rust where you had a chance for wear. It was tougher than painted finishes.
Paints, powder coatings are probably more durable today and chrome plating is thinner and not as durable due to EPA restrictions on heavy metals and solvents.
Im old school, not by choice, I'd be younger if I had that choice. If I were born in the 90s instead of the 40s, I would embrace today's popular trends, for I would not know better. Life only moves forward, then you get old and your own youth starts creeping back in. So I remain old school, and chrome and shiney new metal flake paint were my cats meow, then, and still are today.
My first Harley's had little or no chrome. My '47 Knuckle and my '42 Flathead had painted everything. My '61 sporty had chrome covered shocks, rear fender struts, round aircleaner and handlebars. In those days, it was one of the rare finishes that protected steel from rust where you had a chance for wear. It was tougher than painted finishes.
Paints, powder coatings are probably more durable today and chrome plating is thinner and not as durable due to EPA restrictions on heavy metals and solvents.
Im old school, not by choice, I'd be younger if I had that choice. If I were born in the 90s instead of the 40s, I would embrace today's popular trends, for I would not know better. Life only moves forward, then you get old and your own youth starts creeping back in. So I remain old school, and chrome and shiney new metal flake paint were my cats meow, then, and still are today.
