Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Stephen.Stallebrass on March 27, 2015, 04:53:49 PM

Title: Colour change
Post by: Stephen.Stallebrass on March 27, 2015, 04:53:49 PM
Thinking about a dramatic colour change... might go down the plastidip route?

I like the Alien Pearl (Blue-Purple colour shift see below):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXGw-iKzp-o&app=desktop

or the Triton Pearl (Green-Blue-Purple-Rose Red colour shift see below)

https://youtu.be/hFrpJ1IYGH0

What do you reckon? Bit chavy or a bit of class? If I don't like it I can peel it right off!

I have considered buying a whole new set of used fairings and have them painted up. I know a few of you on here have done this... what should I expect to pay, a rough ball park figure will do, for a full set of used fairings?
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: viper on March 27, 2015, 05:57:15 PM
if you are prepared to wait for deals to come along you could get a full set for around £500, if you want it fast and buy the first parts you see you will pay double, my MO is to let a buy it now part expire and then email the seller with an offer, 2nd hand fairings parts have very little value as the cost of spraying them is often more than buying a pre coulured one from Kawasaki .
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: ZG on March 27, 2015, 06:13:53 PM
Quote from: Stephen.Stallebrass on March 27, 2015, 04:53:49 PM
I have considered buying a whole new set of used fairings and have them painted up. I know a few of you on here have done this... what should I expect to pay, a rough ball park figure will do, for a full set of used fairings?

Between $1k n $2k for a complete set of lightly scratched but not cracked and all tabs still good IMO...  :undecided:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: viper on March 27, 2015, 06:34:19 PM
im considering a vinyl wrap if I can get a green I like
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Stephen.Stallebrass on March 27, 2015, 06:52:13 PM
Quote from: viper on March 27, 2015, 05:57:15 PMif you are prepared to wait for deals to come along you could get a full set for around £500...

That don't sound too bad.

Need to make a list of fairings... unless someone already has it to hand.
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: beegee on March 27, 2015, 07:23:33 PM
 :agree: :punk:

Wow... Nice colour(s) is that !

Guess utmost difficult job to paint...
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: viper on March 27, 2015, 08:26:37 PM
(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10801653_10206019945796565_3939052935970715839_n.jpg?oh=d8b301cfabbffb3bfa84943401fed97f&oe=55B0F7E8)


front fender, nose cone, 2 x left fairing pieces, 2 x right fairing pieces , 2 side panels, rear infil panel, battery flap , tank , pannier lids, 2 x mirror backs .

fairing belly panels if you want them colour matched, currently black
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Stephen.Stallebrass on March 27, 2015, 09:20:31 PM
Quote from: viper on March 27, 2015, 08:26:37 PMfront fender, nose cone, 2 x left fairing pieces, 2 x right fairing pieces , 2 side panels, rear infil panel, battery flap, tank, pannier lids, 2 x mirror backs, fairing belly panels if you want them colour matched, currently black

You legend, cheers mate.

:clap:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: viper on March 27, 2015, 10:28:43 PM
Quote from: Stephen.Stallebrass on March 27, 2015, 09:20:31 PM
You leg-end, cheers mate.

:clap:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Stephen.Stallebrass on March 28, 2015, 01:17:24 AM
Playing around in photoshop... something like this maybe?

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii552/AdventureVagabond/Misc/2010%20concours%2014%20hr_zps5o0xsgzz.jpg)
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Debs on March 28, 2015, 02:00:46 AM
Now that colour would look nice on my baby..  :yes:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Charlie747 on March 28, 2015, 07:33:31 AM
Quote from: Stephen.Stallebrass on March 28, 2015, 01:17:24 AM
Playing around in photoshop... something like this maybe?

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii552/AdventureVagabond/Misc/2010%20concours%2014%20hr_zps5o0xsgzz.jpg)

WOW............................... :punk:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: pross on March 28, 2015, 08:56:45 AM
Quote from: Charlie747 on March 28, 2015, 07:33:31 AM
WOW............................... :punk:

Nice I like it :yes:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: biker andy on April 12, 2015, 01:14:50 PM
That is one nice colour  thinking  of having  mine done  don't  know  how  to  do  colour  shop but please  can you do one in burnt sennia orange  just to see  what  it's  like thanks.
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Stephen.Stallebrass on April 12, 2015, 04:10:16 PM
Quote from: biker andy on April 12, 2015, 01:14:50 PM
That is one nice colour  thinking  of having  mine done  don't  know  how  to  do  colour  shop but please  can you do one in burnt sennia orange  just to see  what  it's  like thanks.

I hope one of this meets your expectation.

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii552/AdventureVagabond/Misc/gtr1400%20burnt%20orange120_zpsnzohdueg.jpg)

How to easily change colour of anything in Photoshop:

1.  Find an image you want to change (colour is best - RGB, the higher resolution the better and preferably with a neutral white/grey background)
2.  Open it in Photoshop
3.  Go to image>Adjustment>Hue/Saturation
4.  From the drop down box select the primary colour of the subject in the image - in my case it was green
     (selecting this changes only the greens - if you leave it as master it changes all the colours in the image).
5.  Move the Hue slider left or right to the desired colour.
6.  Moving the lightness slider left will darken the colour giving a more burnt look.

If you don't get the desired colour try again with a different colour original in the RGB spectrum (red or blue in my case). See attached image to try it for yourself.
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: biker andy on April 12, 2015, 05:21:48 PM
Thanks  very  much  for  that  Stephen  and how  to do it ta!!!.
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Charlie747 on April 12, 2015, 09:36:30 PM
Quote from: Stephen.Stallebrass on April 12, 2015, 04:10:16 PM
I hope one of this meets your expectation.

(http://i1259.photobucket.com/albums/ii552/AdventureVagabond/Misc/gtr1400%20burnt%20orange120_zpsnzohdueg.jpg)

How to easily change colour of anything in Photoshop:

1.  Find an image you want to change (colour is best - RGB, the higher resolution the better and preferably with a neutral white/grey background)
2.  Open it in Photoshop
3.  Go to image>Adjustment>Hue/Saturation
4.  From the drop down box select the primary colour of the subject in the image - in my case it was green
     (selecting this changes only the greens - if you leave it as master it changes all the colours in the image).
5.  Move the Hue slider left or right to the desired colour.
6.  Moving the lightness slider left will darken the colour giving a more burnt look.

If you don't get the desired colour try again with a different colour original in the RGB spectrum (red or blue in my case). See attached image to try it for yourself.

Double WOW......................ever asked yourself why we are not offered funky fun colours like these from manufacture  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Ant on April 12, 2015, 09:43:12 PM
eerrr....anyone thought of riding their bike more ??     :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Charlie747 on April 12, 2015, 09:54:12 PM
Quote from: Ant on April 12, 2015, 09:43:12 PM
eerrr....anyone thought of riding their bike more ??     :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:

Yep................ :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Ant on April 12, 2015, 10:03:22 PM
I suppose its the thought that counts though  :whistling: :cheesy:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: Charlie747 on April 13, 2015, 01:15:47 AM
Quote from: Ant on April 12, 2015, 10:03:22 PM
I suppose its the thought that counts though  :whistling: :cheesy:

:agree: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Colour change
Post by: davetherave on April 13, 2015, 09:57:15 PM
Quote from: Charlie747 on April 12, 2015, 09:36:30 PM
Double WOW......................ever asked yourself why we are not offered funky fun colours like these from manufacture  :popcorn:

The amber and mettallic green are just beautiful IMHO, stunning