StarFan Posted February 19, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2013 Millie, my 2000 Millenium insurance bike is becoming a bigger job than expected. Took the damaged parts off her and brought to the painter. The paint is 13 years + old and has discolored a little from new. My painter who is a professional guy with a good reputation has made numerous tests to try to match the two colors but is not satisfied. I don´t seee the difference but he refuses to do the job if he can´t do a perfect match. So,,,what can I do ? After three cups of coffee and deep discussion we decided to change the color. Went straight to work this morning and starting tearing the parts off. Man,,,that was more of a job than I expected. Took me around ten hours to get everything off. Thought the fairing was going to be the most difficult task but actually that was pretty straight forward. It was the rear fender that took the most time. Now all I have to do is decide on the color. Have been looking at the color pallettes at the painters shop and lean towards Deep Metallic Red with Cream teardrop on the tank (like the older Royal Stars) and gold pinstriping. Red and Cream ont the saddlebags and trunk. Other colors are also being considdered but more samples I look at more confused I get. Any suggestions welcome - But PINK is not an option Big Tom ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted February 19, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2013 At least put a coat on her, its gotta be freezing in Iceland:yikes: Hey you know I am partial to Black Cherry, maybe with some silver/grey ghost flames. Oh and lots of Chrome:thumbsup: Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 19, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2013 BLUE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted February 19, 2013 At least put a coat on her, its gotta be freezing in Iceland:yikes: Craig You gotta be kidding me. It´s 45 Fahrenheit right now and the time is 22:30 in the evening. Winters here are getting warmer and warmer. We haven´t seen any real snow here on the south coast the whole winter. Take your shorts with you when you come in July my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted February 19, 2013 Share #5 Posted February 19, 2013 If your painter can, have him send a panel into BASF paint. They have a tool that shoots the old paint and comes up with a match. ( what and how much to mix to get color) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted February 19, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 19, 2013 no..no..no... dont change the original color...... ok ,then go tangarine......... and pink.. I myself would never change the color, but thats just me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted February 19, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 19, 2013 Ok if you won't paint it pink how about a nice charcoal color with Pink pinstripes? Or any other color with Pink pinstripes. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted February 19, 2013 Ok if you won't paint it pink how about a nice charcoal color with Pink pinstripes? Or any other color with Pink pinstripes. Margaret Margaret listen ! I once seen Big Tom in pink underwear . I am done with pink things in my life !!!!!!!! PERIOD ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted February 19, 2013 Share #9 Posted February 19, 2013 Ok if you won't paint it pink how about a nice charcoal color with Pink pinstripes? Or any other color with Pink pinstripes. Margaret Dont worry mini....I have a surprise for Jonas......he will love pink...It will grow on him I'm sure ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted February 20, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 20, 2013 My would be keep it original if at all possible I think it would hold it's value better. Besides how many millennium bikes are in Iceland. But if you can't I like your thinking on the older royal stars. A nice retro paint scheme would be cool if not over done. Sometimes less is more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 20, 2013 Share #11 Posted February 20, 2013 Gold!!! There ain't no gold 2nd gens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted February 20, 2013 Share #12 Posted February 20, 2013 Gold!!! There ain't no gold 2nd gens... 2003 and 2009 both have gold /sea shell or metalic sand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted February 20, 2013 Share #13 Posted February 20, 2013 Naked pictures are always best..... now they are going to be spread all over the internet with old men drooling over them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted February 20, 2013 Share #14 Posted February 20, 2013 I am partial to the Emerald Green and Ivory that came on the 98 Tour Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted February 20, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 20, 2013 2003 and 2009 both have gold /sea shell or metalic sandYeah, I know, I have one, but that's more of a slightly tarnished silver, not a real gold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted February 20, 2013 Share #16 Posted February 20, 2013 A little birdie told me there may be some custom leather in this bikes future !! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted February 20, 2013 A little birdie told me there may be some custom leather in this bikes future !! Gary Nope ! Not this one Gary. The Custom Leather is for the Maxed Tour Classic at Big Toms. This Millenium bike is not for keeps - Bought it for less than half the value and plan to make some bucks on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted February 23, 2013 Share #18 Posted February 23, 2013 I'm with Yammer on this one, VW Golf R32 pearl-BLUE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted February 23, 2013 Share #19 Posted February 23, 2013 Nope ! Not this one Gary. The Custom Leather is for the Maxed Tour Classic at Big Toms. . You mean, the leather was for YOUR bike.......ooooops...your not getting here until August right..?? Well, how do I know these things ?...I thought Taters bought this stuff for the beast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share #20 Posted February 24, 2013 I'm with Yammer on this one, VW Golf R32 pearl-BLUE No way Squeeze ! Candy Red it will be ! This is the color but it does not do it justice - There is a lot of pearl in it and it is very glossy - seen a car like this here in Iceland and fell instantly for the color. Will look great against the chrome. Have to admit that I am a little soft when it comes to Red hence my " Red Baron". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted February 24, 2013 Share #21 Posted February 24, 2013 Well Jonas, whatever you decide is ok for me !! :happy34: on a second Thought, you remember that even the red Baron was shot down ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmac Posted February 24, 2013 Share #22 Posted February 24, 2013 the 2001 v star 650 has a great looking two tone green, or white to match the white walls. It's not painted yet so you still have choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted February 24, 2013 Share #23 Posted February 24, 2013 Gotta hide that picture from my girl, a lil scary Whats the paint gonna cost ya?? I agree try to stay with original colors, thats probably the best color combo's next to the blue.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrood Posted February 24, 2013 Share #24 Posted February 24, 2013 I get so excited when I get a bike down to that... now she's ready for me to REALLY dig in and give her what it takes to "keep on tickin' "... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drreb Posted February 25, 2013 Share #25 Posted February 25, 2013 Just chrome it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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