jameslockyer
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Hey All,
I thought this would be a interesting thread to start, I'm delving into the whole new paint job on my Enduro. My thought is that perhaps others and I may learn something from this, and make changes to what i have done for their own experiment depending on how this turns out..... I have had a bit of a hunt on the forums and there seems to be a few threads relating to this, however I thought I would take you on my journey which officially starts today (well last night i pulled it apart).
Ok long story short the Enduro was looking a tad tired, the logos were beginning to start cracking on the white sections on the decals, and in general as much as l love the ride of this bike she needed a facelift or alternately part ways with a months salary and buy a new rig. With a baby on the way I couldn't justify to the missus that i needed yet another new bike (i think we all know that talk). Call me vain if you will but who doesn't like the look and feel of a fresh looking bike, a nice sense of pride! won't change my riding at all but hopefully make me feel a little more prouder of the old girl.
Ok here we go and photos will be included;
(The Existing Bike)
Bike; 2014 Specialized Endure Evo
Colour Scheme; Black and white
Rims; Although not important i have Crossmax Enduros's on the bike so they are yellow and this will play part in the adventure.
I had quotes from a few mobs all over Australia for a powder coat, and found a few companies that would re-do all the decals also with the powder coat which was on average around the $1200.00 mark. Being some what of a typical bloke i thought i could project manage this myself and save a few hundred... time will tell, watch this space!. So l hunted around last week online for a bike decal manufacture, and found a company called NL designs from Europe (www.nldesigns.eu) and they seemed to carry out allot of bike team custom designs and overhauls. Have a look at their work as it impressed me enough, so I got a quote from them for roughly $250 delivered to Australia for a complete re-design of the bikes decals from white to red. They even designed up new stickers for the shocks!!! fu*ken sweet!! The decals as mentioned are red with some yellow chicken in there to match up against the rims.
I had a quote from a local powder coater here in Sydney for $300, PCS (http://www.precisioncoating.com.au) the phone call was vague on the quote but il be taking it in today to get started and double check the price. The bike in case your wondering will be done in a matte black, im going to see if once the powder coat is done i can chuck on the decals and have a clear coat of sorts done over top to protect the stickers and frame some more.
So bare with me here team, as it might take a few weeks from go to finish but I will update as i go and would love your feedback and recommendations. In the mean time some photos attached below,
1) The bike in its glory 1 year old
2) The bike now looking a tad sad
3) The artwork proof design sheet from NL Designs (note they throw in the name/flag logos, don't think they will make the cut... and there is a option for them to tempt you with custom shirts and hoodies also) still they are pretty sweet!
I thought this would be a interesting thread to start, I'm delving into the whole new paint job on my Enduro. My thought is that perhaps others and I may learn something from this, and make changes to what i have done for their own experiment depending on how this turns out..... I have had a bit of a hunt on the forums and there seems to be a few threads relating to this, however I thought I would take you on my journey which officially starts today (well last night i pulled it apart).
Ok long story short the Enduro was looking a tad tired, the logos were beginning to start cracking on the white sections on the decals, and in general as much as l love the ride of this bike she needed a facelift or alternately part ways with a months salary and buy a new rig. With a baby on the way I couldn't justify to the missus that i needed yet another new bike (i think we all know that talk). Call me vain if you will but who doesn't like the look and feel of a fresh looking bike, a nice sense of pride! won't change my riding at all but hopefully make me feel a little more prouder of the old girl.
Ok here we go and photos will be included;
(The Existing Bike)
Bike; 2014 Specialized Endure Evo
Colour Scheme; Black and white
Rims; Although not important i have Crossmax Enduros's on the bike so they are yellow and this will play part in the adventure.
I had quotes from a few mobs all over Australia for a powder coat, and found a few companies that would re-do all the decals also with the powder coat which was on average around the $1200.00 mark. Being some what of a typical bloke i thought i could project manage this myself and save a few hundred... time will tell, watch this space!. So l hunted around last week online for a bike decal manufacture, and found a company called NL designs from Europe (www.nldesigns.eu) and they seemed to carry out allot of bike team custom designs and overhauls. Have a look at their work as it impressed me enough, so I got a quote from them for roughly $250 delivered to Australia for a complete re-design of the bikes decals from white to red. They even designed up new stickers for the shocks!!! fu*ken sweet!! The decals as mentioned are red with some yellow chicken in there to match up against the rims.
I had a quote from a local powder coater here in Sydney for $300, PCS (http://www.precisioncoating.com.au) the phone call was vague on the quote but il be taking it in today to get started and double check the price. The bike in case your wondering will be done in a matte black, im going to see if once the powder coat is done i can chuck on the decals and have a clear coat of sorts done over top to protect the stickers and frame some more.
So bare with me here team, as it might take a few weeks from go to finish but I will update as i go and would love your feedback and recommendations. In the mean time some photos attached below,
1) The bike in its glory 1 year old
2) The bike now looking a tad sad
3) The artwork proof design sheet from NL Designs (note they throw in the name/flag logos, don't think they will make the cut... and there is a option for them to tempt you with custom shirts and hoodies also) still they are pretty sweet!
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