my new custom paint "scheme"

[terrybigwheel]

I've been wanting to do something like this for a while now. I was
getting bored of "plain" paint jobs in ONE solid color, and didn't
really want to spend a lot on p.coating and all that jazz. So I decided
to experiment on a "camoflage" design on my 24" Torker DX muni, since
I'm out there in the "wilderness" I thought this concept would look
pretty cool, plus be somewhat unique since I've not seen any other uni
in camoflage design, although there are probably some other ones out
there. Anyway, I got the idea from my riding shorts which just happen
to be...camo. I'm very happy with how well it came out. In addition to
the frame, I ended up doing the seatpost, cranks and saddle bumpers
too! And since my muni routinely gets "beat up" on the trails, it won't
much matter now! It's CAMO! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:


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And you can see where my idea came from! You can barely see the seat
post tube it blends in so well!:D


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[terrybigwheel]

zippy wrote:
> lacker it :)



I want it to remain flat.I don't want it glossy. I tried to find flat
clear but they only had satin, so I guess I'll have to use that.


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[forrestunifreak]

Now you can lose it when you set it down in the woods. :)


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[terrybigwheel]

forrestunifreak wrote:
> Now you can lose it when you set it down in the woods. :)



Hmmm, I didn't think about that! HA, that's a good one though! I'll
have to wear a "leash", like a surfboard!:D


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[red_rider]

That looks cool, except for the RED rim. Are you going to paint it too?


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[trials_uni]

that looks so awsome...now you have to get a camo rim in there...

<EDIT> rider beat me to it.


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[terrybigwheel]

trials_uni wrote:
> that looks so awsome...now you have to get a camo rim in there...
>
> <EDIT> rider beat me to it.



I thought about that, so I probably will, plus I'll do the SPOKES too!
And maybe the tire and seat! just kidding! But since I don't need/use
brakes, I can also do the SIDES of the rim, which currently are silver.


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[trials_uni]

no i think the black spkoes seat and tire work really well with youre
shceme...its just that darn stubborn rim.


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[carsonpalooza]

looks great, you should get the koxx camo seat for the full effect.


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trials_uni wrote:
> no i think the black spkoes seat and tire work really well with youre
> shceme...its just that darn stubborn rim.



Might be tricky masking off the spokes, but it's doable. But the sides
of the rim will likely get scratched up when removing/installing the
tire after the piant job. Maybe I'll just do a flat-black rim. What'ya
think?


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[forrestunifreak]

Oh, are the handle/bumper camo too? Ha! The Koxx camo seat, get the
pedals and rim camo, and it'll be almost invisible!


Acctually I don't the the red rim looks so bad.... is that a Duro?


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[terrybigwheel]

carsonpalooza wrote:
> looks great, you should get the koxx camo seat for the full effect.




Cool! Where? Got a link?


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[red_rider]

Now all you need is a rack on the back to carry a rifle and deer stand
and you'll be set!:D


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[terrybigwheel]

red_rider wrote:
> Now all you need is a rack on the back to carry a rifle and deer stand
> and you'll be set!:D



And my new riding partner should be Vice Pres. Cheney!:D


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[trials_uni]

only if you want to be the game animal...HAHAHA


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[terrybigwheel]

forrestunifreak wrote:
> Oh, are the handle/bumper camo too? Ha! The Koxx camo seat, get the
> pedals and rim camo, and it'll be almost invisible!
>
>
> Acctually I don't the the red rim looks so bad.... is that a Duro?
> .
>
>
>

EDIT and link:
http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47611
[image:
http://www.koxx-one.com/images/index1_picture/aleatoire/pub_new_saddles-light.jpg]



Yup, Duro. I think I will paint the rim flat black though. Yeah, I did
do the saddle bumpers in camo, but it's a little hard to see in the pic.


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[terrybigwheel]

Too bad they don't just sell the seat COVERS, like the fusion. 'cause
the cover is all I need; Ihave the saddle, plus I don't relish the
thought of having to tear up ANOTHER seat to make ANOTHER air
saddle.:eek:


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trials_uni wrote:
> only if you want to be the game animal...HAHAHA



Really. I'd have to then start wearing FACE armour!


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[trials_uni]

get A PAINTBALL MASK.


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[picado]

i was working on some type of that..

but i started thinking about a brazilian camouflage... have more green

but your scheme is awesome


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[terrybigwheel]

trials_uni wrote:
> get A PAINTBALL MASK.



That wouldn't work because you couldn't wear your helmet over it!

I was thinking about some kind of face protection in case of one of
those nasty UFP's (unexpected Face Plants!) Especially doing that super
rocky terrain muni, where it becomes a greater hazard for broken nose,
teeth, etc! Of course, for me, that would probably be an
improvement!:eek:

What WOULD work would be a full face helmet, but it would likely be too
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[terrybigwheel]

this might be good, but it weighs 37 oz. And still doesn't fully protect
the front of your face, nose, eyes.


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[manon1wheel]

thats what these are for :D


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manon1wheel wrote:
> thats what these are for :D



That's good but still no nose protection. I guess you can't have it
all!


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[lucky_8]

nice


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[trials_uni]

What do you mean you cant have it all???

[image:
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course you can!


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[terrybigwheel]

trials_uni wrote:
> What do you mean you cant have it all???
>
> [image:
> http://www.leatherlollipop.com/prod_images_large/70bluestar_fullface_dot_helmet.jpg]Of
> course you can!



Actually have the same basic helmet-but it's a MOTORCYCLE helmet!
Waaaay to heavy for muni. (Of course this part of the thread is just a
goof anyway!)


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[vivalargo]

You're stealing my ideas, Terry. And yes, the trick is the flat finish.
There's a paint store a block away from my crib that sells flat gloss
spray. If you ever show back up for a Muni ride with the SBUNI group
I'll bring you a can. We'll be out at Rocky Point this afternoon (Josh
and I) and on Sunday as well.

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[maestro8]

terrybigwheel wrote:
> That's good but still no nose protection.


How are you going to bash your nose when you've got a full-faced
helmet? The chin guard sticks out in front of your faces a few
inches... you'd have to run face-first into the end of a log no bigger
than 3" in diameter to get your nose onto something...


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[dale_dale]

yeah.... that would hurt....auch

wouldnt it be heavy though


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[terrybigwheel]

vivalargo wrote:
> You're stealing my ideas, Terry. And yes, the trick is the flat finish.
> There's a paint store a block away from my crib that sells flat gloss
> spray. If you ever show back up for a Muni ride with the SBUNI group
> I'll bring you a can. We'll be out at Rocky Point this afternoon (Josh
> and I) and on Sunday as well.
>
> JL



I've been riding muni with a friend in OC; last saturday it was Mission
Viejo. This Saturday we're doing "Top of the World" in Laguna. There a
TONS of great muni trails from easy to technical in that area.

I went ahead and shot a coat of satin gloss lacquer over the camo. When
I get some flat, I'll shoot that over the satin to cut the sheen.:D


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[underdog]

I know this thread has taken a left turn and gotten onto this
helmet/face protection thing. I just wanted to comment on your paint
scheme.

I like it.


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