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Old 04-10-2006, 02:04 PM
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Here's some pics of my latest paint job. All flat black, with all gloss black powdercoating. I'm debating on keeping it or goin with a different color---what'd y'all think?

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Old 04-10-2006, 02:18 PM
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i actually love it. looks neat
 
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thats the hottness i say keep it!
 
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Old 04-10-2006, 03:32 PM
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Yeah, i'd keep the flat black. It makes it unique plus it looks badass. You did a good thing. Plus i bet it added at least 3-4 horsepower! ( with the way the light reacts with it and the weight taken off by all that clearcoat)
 
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Old 04-10-2006, 03:41 PM
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I only like gloss paint, IMHO it looks way better when you get a nice coat of wax on there and she just shines in the sun
 
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I think it looks pretty good, but I prefer gloss myself. I was at a dealer today and saw a new ZX-6R that was flat metallic blue. It seems like a lot of manufacturer's are going 50/50 or all flat as an option on some of their bikes.
 
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Old 04-11-2006, 12:30 AM
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Black is the only color I like the flat black in... looks good. One of the guys I ride with has the flat blue ZX6... it's ok, but needs to be high gloss. But then again... so much easier to take care of. Scratches don't show up as easy.
 
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flat black is hot! my f2 was flat black and i loved it.
 
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it wont reflect laser as well... (better chance of seeing the cop before he gets you) but it looks like it needs another color or pin striping or somthing to mix it up a bit.
 
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it wont reflect laser as well... (better chance of seeing the cop before he gets you) but it looks like it needs another color or pin striping or somthing to mix it up a bit.

Not trying to burst your bubble but it does reflect the laser. They did it on myth busters and there really isn't anything that you can do to block the laser or radar without a jammer or something similar.
 


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