I did repaint almost all of the bike, leaving some parts only
partially done to create a natural worn out look. Unless you
ride a bike, a lot of people dont realize that where ever your legs sit against the bike
or any part of your body, the paint wears off over time.
I just compared several cans of greens(at Lowes) until I got close
to the natural color. Knowing that some of the original color
would come through naturally when I dusted most of the bike,
I wanted the new paint to be just slightly darker. Then of course I
sealed it with a clear flat or matte finish to lock it in.
Good idea on the hoses. I wish I would have done that...
I used some painters tape to make the different thickness and
paint to bring out the differences on the metal ends.
I used the break lines from the New Ray bike as a base to create them,
so I still think they're a little bit small. But I'm okay with that, because
I think the ends turned out okay and made them look realistic.
