Paint Scheme Mock-up

xSean13 · May 7th, 2012, 03:10 PM

This is a mock-up paint scheme I put together in photoshop. I already plasti-dipped the bottom of the rear fairing (as seen in the photo) - it is matte black. I will be using plasti-dip initially on the other fairing(s) to see how I like it.
I'm not looking to go overboard with the stuff, just something to break up the all-blue look.

Any feedback/recommendations welcome.

Edit:
After painting! (plastidipping, technically)

TnNinjaGirl · May 7th, 2012, 03:25 PM

I like

Falcor · May 7th, 2012, 06:07 PM

As long as the base color of the bike is blue, anything else on it looks good. Juss sayin.

str8t six · May 7th, 2012, 07:21 PM

i like it!!

just about the opposite of what i did on my bike

xSean13 · May 7th, 2012, 07:22 PM

Got those from j3graphix?

str8t six · May 7th, 2012, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Got those from j3graphix?

sure did!

xSean13 · May 7th, 2012, 07:30 PM

Yeah, I just realized that the mock-up I did is similar :P I just followed the natural lines of the fairings

Fossity · May 7th, 2012, 08:48 PM

I like the design, but I'm not a huge fan of the black and blue even though that is the original theme of the bike. Maybe try grey or silver or something?

For these bikes I think the one color is the best for the fairings. I had an 08 green, then replaced the fairings with the 09 SE fairings because they were rashed on one side from the previous owner. I miss the plain green. I have a feeling you'll end up pulling the decals after a little while, but thats one of the pros of doing decals as opposed to paint. Cool to switch it up every once in a while.

xSean13 · May 7th, 2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fossity

I like the design, but I'm not a huge fan of the black and blue even though that is the original theme of the bike. Maybe try grey or silver or something?

For these bikes I think the one color is the best for the fairings. I had an 08 green, then replaced the fairings with the 09 SE fairings because they were rashed on one side from the previous owner. I miss the plain green. I have a feeling you'll end up pulling the decals after a little while, but thats one of the pros of doing decals as opposed to paint. Cool to switch it up every once in a while.

Well, I'm not doing decals...I'm using plasti-dip right now (rubberized spray paint) but it will peel up when I want.

Here is some random stuff.

Fossity · May 8th, 2012, 10:03 AM

I like the second one only with the grey from the first one as opposed to the white/light grey/silver. That looks real cool. Unique.

edxmon · May 8th, 2012, 10:33 AM

The more black you put on your bike the faster it will be. Just FYI

xSean13 · May 8th, 2012, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edxmon

The more black you put on your bike the faster it will be. Just FYI

Yeah, it should add about 15hp!

Stingray1000 · May 8th, 2012, 10:50 AM

LOL I'd use black paint with red decals, always looks cool!

edxmon · May 8th, 2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSean13

Yeah, it should add about 15hp!

I'm telling you, that's the reaason why my black ninja gives 1000cc 'busas a run for their money.

The original phrase was: Once you go black (on a ninjette) , you're gonna wanna take you Hayabusa back (to the dealer).

xSean13 · May 8th, 2012, 03:26 PM

Just got done painting! (plastidipping, technically)

nst416 · May 8th, 2012, 03:31 PM

looks even better than on photoshop, i like it a lot

str8t six · May 8th, 2012, 03:34 PM

wow! that looks great! how many coats did you do?

xSean13 · May 8th, 2012, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8t six

wow! that looks great! how many coats did you do?

I used the "flash spray" method, since I had a lot taped off & had to remove the tape while it was wet. But it probably is about 4 regular coats

Quote:

Originally Posted by nst416

looks even better than on photoshop, i like it a lot

Thanks!

Fossity · May 9th, 2012, 08:02 PM

Looks good! I like how it came out like a dark grey to match the "black" plastics under the seat. The Photoshop was just too black.

I agree, it definitely looks better than the Photoshop.

Keep us updated on the durability of it after riding (leg wear and dirt) and washing.

How was it peeling back the over spray? I may give this stuff a try.

xSean13 · May 9th, 2012, 08:19 PM

Will do. So far, there hasn't been any blemishing, including on the tail pieces after locking my helmet there & removing it several times.

As for removing the tape...I actually screwed up a couple of times...the first time, I let it dry a little too long & it pulled up the edge & wasn't a straight line, then while pulling up the tape, some excess hanging tape fell on the still wet plasti dip & messed it up.

If you do use it, I recommend electrical tape, you can bend it around the curves & use one long piece, instead of lots of small pieces of painter's tape.
Thanks!

Red2Black · May 18th, 2012, 10:48 AM

I like that...

May 7th, 2012, 03:10 PM	#1
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Paint Scheme Mock-up This is a mock-up paint scheme I put together in photoshop. I already plasti-dipped the bottom of the rear fairing (as seen in the photo) - it is matte black. I will be using plasti-dip initially on the other fairing(s) to see how I like it. I'm not looking to go overboard with the stuff, just something to break up the all-blue look. Any feedback/recommendations welcome. Edit: After painting! (plastidipping, technically) Last futzed with by xSean13; May 18th, 2012 at 10:51 AM.

May 7th, 2012, 07:21 PM	#4
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	i like it!! just about the opposite of what i did on my bike __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

May 8th, 2012, 10:33 AM	#11
edxmon ninjette.org guru Name: Ed Location: San Diego Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (SOLD - 2/16/2013) Posts: 492	The more black you put on your bike the faster it will be. Just FYI __________________________________________________ Mods/Add-on list: DanMoto Jisu, Snorkel delete, Shimmed needles, K&N Drop-In filter, T-Rex frame sliders, Shogun swing-arm spools, CBR250 Rear Hugger, Buell XB Pegs. DIY polished rim lips

May 8th, 2012, 10:50 AM	#13
Stingray1000 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jon Location: Newark, De Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	LOL I'd use black paint with red decals, always looks cool! __________________________________________________ http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL

May 8th, 2012, 03:34 PM	#17
str8t six never enough Name: josh Location: michigan Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 ninja 250R Posts: 277	wow! that looks great! how many coats did you do? __________________________________________________ custom graphics, zero gravity DB

May 7th, 2012, 03:25 PM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I like

May 7th, 2012, 06:07 PM	#3
Falcor The Luck Dragon Name: William Location: Stuart, FL Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja ZX-6R B/W Posts: 738	As long as the base color of the bike is blue, anything else on it looks good. Juss sayin.

May 7th, 2012, 07:22 PM	#5
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Got those from j3graphix?

May 7th, 2012, 07:30 PM	#7
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Yeah, I just realized that the mock-up I did is similar :P I just followed the natural lines of the fairings

May 7th, 2012, 08:48 PM	#8
Fossity ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Connecticut/Philadelphia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 23	I like the design, but I'm not a huge fan of the black and blue even though that is the original theme of the bike. Maybe try grey or silver or something? For these bikes I think the one color is the best for the fairings. I had an 08 green, then replaced the fairings with the 09 SE fairings because they were rashed on one side from the previous owner. I miss the plain green. I have a feeling you'll end up pulling the decals after a little while, but thats one of the pros of doing decals as opposed to paint. Cool to switch it up every once in a while.

May 8th, 2012, 10:03 AM	#10
Fossity ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Connecticut/Philadelphia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 23	I like the second one only with the grey from the first one as opposed to the white/light grey/silver. That looks real cool. Unique.

May 8th, 2012, 03:26 PM	#15
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Just got done painting! (plastidipping, technically)

May 8th, 2012, 03:31 PM	#16
nst416 A Ninja Riding Ninja Name: Kan Location: Burbank, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 69	looks even better than on photoshop, i like it a lot

May 9th, 2012, 08:02 PM	#19
Fossity ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Connecticut/Philadelphia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 23	Looks good! I like how it came out like a dark grey to match the "black" plastics under the seat. The Photoshop was just too black. I agree, it definitely looks better than the Photoshop. Keep us updated on the durability of it after riding (leg wear and dirt) and washing. How was it peeling back the over spray? I may give this stuff a try.

May 9th, 2012, 08:19 PM	#20
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Will do. So far, there hasn't been any blemishing, including on the tail pieces after locking my helmet there & removing it several times. As for removing the tape...I actually screwed up a couple of times...the first time, I let it dry a little too long & it pulled up the edge & wasn't a straight line, then while pulling up the tape, some excess hanging tape fell on the still wet plasti dip & messed it up. If you do use it, I recommend electrical tape, you can bend it around the curves & use one long piece, instead of lots of small pieces of painter's tape. Thanks!

May 18th, 2012, 10:48 AM	#21
Red2Black ninjette.org newbie Name: Aaron Location: Pottstown, PA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2011 Daytona 675 Posts: 9	I like that...

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