Buddy 125 - Plastidip Paint Project

walke2jd · Post by **walke2jd** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:54 pm

So, after rocking the previous owner's surf and skate stickers for the last few years, I finally decided it was time to change it up. I have always loved the gray and orange paint scheme on the Blur 220s, so I decided to use some old gray and red plastidip cans to give the front a makeover. I love the plastidip results, but not loving the color scheme as much as I thought I would.

Below is the test dip in Gray and Red:

walke2jd · Post by **walke2jd** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:59 pm

So the gray and red will be getting removed and replaced by either black/vintage gold or black/hi-viz yellow.

I am leaning towards the hi-viz, as it would match my helmet and jacket combo, plus add a bit of visibility. But..... the vintage gold is pretty slick looking from a purely cosmetic standpoint.

Let me know what you think via poll. I have attached some example pics of the two paint schemes I am considering.

ModernMike · Post by **ModernMike** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:31 pm

I like the vintage gold. Looks classic. The issue is your example is in gloss black and gold, and your working in flats. Don't get me wrong. I've not heard of this plastidip paint. I think what you have in the red and black looks good.

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:57 am

Black and hi viz is really "in." If you want to be current and stylish, you have your answer.

walke2jd · Post by **walke2jd** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 12:41 pm

k1dude wrote:Black and hi viz is really "in." If you want to be current and stylish, you have your answer.

Well, its not everyday that style and safety align, so maybe I should take advantage...

walke2jd · Post by **walke2jd** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 3:59 pm

ModernMike wrote:I like the vintage gold. Looks classic. The issue is your example is in gloss black and gold, and your working in flats. Don't get me wrong. I've not heard of this plastidip paint. I think what you have in the red and black looks good.

Yes, I was wondering if the flat would take away from the look of the vintage gold. I could try using their "Glossifier" product, but Ive always loved the simplicity of regular plastidip.

If you haven't used it before, definitely pick up a can or two and try it out. I am slightly addicted to the stuff and have plastidipped all kinds of things. Ill post a few photos when I pull the gray and red off to show how easy it is to remove, with the original paint left unharmed.

Check out the forums at DipYourCar.com for a lot of inspiration projects. Everything from cars, jet skis, laptops, and even bathroom sinks have been dipped successfully.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:02 pm

I voted black and Hi-Viz yellow, but I think the colors should be reversed; black accents on a Hi-Viz Yellow body. Go big or go home!

walke2jd · Post by **walke2jd** » Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:27 pm

Syd wrote:I voted black and Hi-Viz yellow, but I think the colors should be reversed; black accents on a Hi-Viz Yellow body. Go big or go home!

Ha, I was actually considering that, but I don't know if I'm ready to be THAT BRIGHT. I already wear a Hi-viz helmet and Jacket, so I may blind the other drivers....

It could be worth trying though

Rune · Post by **Rune** » Thu Oct 29, 2015 11:29 pm

Would love some before, during, after pics... Oh, and hi-vis

Modern Buddy

Buddy 125 - Plastidip Paint Project

Which color scheme should I try next?

Buddy 125 - Plastidip Paint Project