Is black the new chrome?

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Jul 26, 2009 | 01:11 AM

#41

leohd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chromedome

I think black has its place on certain bikes. But IMO it has to be flat black and all black....not just here and there. Shiny black just looks plastic and cheap.

Unlike chrome, I don't think you can highlight a bike with black parts here and there. Or at least I haven't seen a bike yet done in a way that it looks good.

so your saying you think your fenders and tank look cheap and plastic? ya better get a denim paint job.

Oct 24, 2009 | 10:03 PM

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Capecodgirl

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my 08 SG

Oct 24, 2009 | 10:57 PM

#43

2nd Mike

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I like both!

I "blacked out" my black GMC 4X4 and I love it.

My RK is the exact opposite and I love it!

I still haven't warmed up to the denim paint but I've seen a few that looked good.

Trends are trends but,done properly,they'll be grabbing attention for years.

Build something that YOU like!

Oct 24, 2009 | 11:34 PM

#44

leohd

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capecodgirl...bike looks kick a$$

Oct 25, 2009 | 01:57 AM

#45

chromedome

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Quote:

Originally Posted by leohd

so your saying you think your fenders and tank look cheap and plastic? ya better get a denim paint job.

aha aha aha! Read the op's question: Is black the new chrome? Since There aren't too many chrome painted bikes out there....think it safe to say he was asking about parts . Not paint.

Last edited by chromedome; Oct 25, 2009 at 02:20 AM.

Oct 25, 2009 | 02:05 AM

#46

mike5511

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Black is a nice switch.......To each his own!................I would hope we ALL wouldn't rush out and do the same thing. The options are limited anyway. Either way you go, they both look good to me.

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:06 AM

#47

hawg08

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I went from this:

to this:

and like 'em both. I really think the black is easier to keep looking good than all the chrome, especially after I took the advice offered on this forum concerning PLEDGE.

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:56 AM

#48

Plasteredcat

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it sure is.... problem is everyone now wants that look

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Oct 26, 2009 | 03:28 AM

#49

mike5511

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hawg08

I went from this:

to this:

and like 'em both. I really think the black is easier to keep looking good than all the chrome, especially after I took the advice offered on this forum concerning PLEDGE.

Huh?????? Chrome is easy to keep looking good. Paint/black is PITA to keep up...Nice looking bikes by the way.....especially the red one.