Can Someone Help With A Photoshop?

My imagination has its limitations, could someone help me out with this?

I'd like to see a few variations on this bike:
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I would like to see the red & blue replaced with black, and white wheels/polished lips.

I would also like to see the above with black wheels/polished lips.

If you are kind and feeling adventurous, I'm curious to see both with a black frame/swingarm as well.

I don't know how big of a task this would be, as I've never touched Photoshop, but it would be very appreciated!!

Thank you in advance! beer.gif

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A couple fine examples! cool.gif
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Sorry, no polished lip, to hard to do on such a small image and have it look right...and I am getting kinda tired.

Gray, black two tone.
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Gray, black two tone, white wheels.
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Black, black, white wheels
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Black, black, silver wheels.
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Hope this helps some.

BlueFireIce, Dec 6 2007, 08:04 PMHope this helps some.

Cool! Thank you! That gray/black isn't too bad either. fing02.gif

How about a picture of you. Then we can really have some fun messing with ya. goofy.gif

BlueFireIce, Dec 6 2007, 07:04 PMSorry, no polished lip, to hard to do on such a small image and have it look right...and I am getting kinda tired.

Gray, black two tone, white wheels.
[image: 2cc0b69b.jpg]

Hope this helps some.

Nice, I like this one!!!! fing02.gif

Baileyrock, Dec 6 2007, 09:54 PM

BlueFireIce, Dec 6 2007, 07:04 PMSorry, no polished lip, to hard to do on such a small image and have it look right...and I am getting kinda tired.

Gray, black two tone, white wheels.
[image: 2cc0b69b.jpg]

Hope this helps some.

Nice, I like this one!!!! fing02.gif

Cuz it matches your hair? huh.gif


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SEBSPEED, Dec 6 2007, 10:43 PM

Baileyrock, Dec 6 2007, 09:54 PM
Nice, I like this one!!!! fing02.gif

Cuz it matches your hair? huh.gif


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ohmy.gif Ouch!!

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SEBSPEED, Dec 6 2007, 10:43 PM

Baileyrock, Dec 6 2007, 09:54 PM

BlueFireIce, Dec 6 2007, 07:04 PMSorry, no polished lip, to hard to do on such a small image and have it look right...and I am getting kinda tired.

Gray, black two tone, white wheels.
[image: 2cc0b69b.jpg]

Hope this helps some.

Nice, I like this one!!!! fing02.gif

Cuz it matches your hair? huh.gif


goofy.gif

Damn, Seb easy on him. Respect your elders, goofy.gif

Man you guys are good at photoshop.

Glad you found a decent shopper! fing02.gif

SEBSPEED, Dec 6 2007, 08:45 PM

BlueFireIce, Dec 6 2007, 08:04 PMHope this helps some.

Cool! Thank you! That gray/black isn't too bad either. fing02.gif

Welcome.

I myself like the gray/black/white but it's not my bike and the black/black/white isn't to bad looking either.

SEBSPEED, Dec 6 2007, 10:43 PMCuz it matches your hair? huh.gif


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Was going to photoshop Kevin with grey hair, but.... the original was as grayed as photoshop will go!

Well if it wasn't nap time and one of the wheels on my walker wasn't seized, I'd kick all your butts! dry.gif

Baileyrock, Dec 7 2007, 01:33 AMWell if it wasn't nap time and one of the wheels on my walker wasn't seized, I'd kick all your butts! dry.gif

Heh, heh, heh..........they've got a point "old man"................ tongue.gif

Those colours really lift the old girl. Nice work!


This one with black frame would be my pick:

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BlueFireIce, Dec 6 2007, 08:04 PMSorry, no polished lip, to hard to do on such a small image and have it look right...and I am getting kinda tired.

**Pictures deleted to save space**

Hope this helps some.

Nice job, B.F.I.!

I really like the gray/black/white also.

Baileyrock, Dec 7 2007, 12:33 AMWell if it wasn't nap time and one of the wheels on my walker wasn't seized, I'd kick all your butts! dry.gif

LOL!

You could at leats put some carbon marchessini"s (sp) on that walker. I mean if you have to have a walker, roll in style. goofy.gif


Can someone photoshop that? Bailey on a tricked out walker.

The Phantom, Dec 7 2007, 04:44 AMThose colours really lift the old girl. Nice work!


This one with black frame would be my pick:

[image: 2cc0b69b.jpg]

I'd love to see it! fing02.gif

Baileyrock, Dec 7 2007, 05:33 AMWell if it wasn't nap time and one of the wheels on my walker wasn't seized, I'd kick all your butts! dry.gif

I have an extra wheel you can use Kev goofy.gif

tinyminds, Dec 6 2007, 11:49 PM

SEBSPEED, Dec 6 2007, 10:43 PMCuz it matches your hair? huh.gif


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Was going to photoshop Kevin with grey hair, but.... the original was as grayed as photoshop will go!

You guys are mean. I meant salt & pepper with a dash of class...



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SEBSPEED, Dec 7 2007, 06:51 AM

The Phantom, Dec 7 2007, 04:44 AMThose colours really lift the old girl. Nice work!


This one with black frame would be my pick:

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I'd love to see it! fing02.gif

Just a quick and nasty chop, but you get the idea.

Black forks, frame and swing arm.
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BlueFireIce, Dec 7 2007, 05:45 PMJust a quick and nasty chop, but you get the idea.

Black forks, frame and swing arm.
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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeettttttt

BlueFireIce, Dec 7 2007, 05:45 PMJust a quick and nasty chop, but you get the idea.

Black forks, frame and swing arm.

Wow, that does look sweet!

Oh man, now I really can't make up my mind! Thanks a bunch for taking the time to do this, I owe you one. fing02.gif

Grey/black/black/white has my vote!

But the grey has to be really really dark, and both the grey and black need a slight amount of metallic to them.

The white should be stark white on the body and wheels, no metalflake.

I'm thinking the frame should be matte black.



1 man's opinion, worth what you paid for it! fing02.gif

SEBSPEED, Dec 7 2007, 05:30 PM

BlueFireIce, Dec 7 2007, 05:45 PMJust a quick and nasty chop, but you get the idea.

Black forks, frame and swing arm.

Wow, that does look sweet!

Oh man, now I really can't make up my mind! Thanks a bunch for taking the time to do this, I owe you one. fing02.gif

Your welcome.

I do all work and painting myself on my stuff, so for me the black frame, forks and swing arm would just be to much work and down time. However...It does look really good. But it can always been done later down the road.

veefer800canuck, Dec 7 2007, 05:57 PMGrey/black/black/white has my vote!

But the grey has to be really really dark, and both the grey and black need a slight amount of metallic to them.

The white should be stark white on the body and wheels, no metalflake.

I'm thinking the frame should be matte black.



1 man's opinion, worth what you paid for it! fing02.gif

I have to agree, but I could not do matte with the image. And I think the metallic should be very coarse, like .025 or so, and jet black flake in the gray. Not 100% sure though, would need to make some color cards first.

BlueFireIce, Dec 7 2007, 05:14 PM

veefer800canuck, Dec 7 2007, 05:57 PMGrey/black/black/white has my vote!

But the grey has to be really really dark, and both the grey and black need a slight amount of metallic to them.

The white should be stark white on the body and wheels, no metalflake.

I'm thinking the frame should be matte black.



1 man's opinion, worth what you paid for it! fing02.gif

I have to agree, but I could not do matte with the image. And I think the metallic should be very coarse, like .025 or so, and jet black flake in the gray. Not 100% sure though, would need to make some color cards first.

I hear ya.

As for the black flake in the gray, OH YEAH!

But with the coarse metalflake, not so much. I don't care for the Bass-Boat look.


But Hey, it's Seb's bike, so whatever cranks your Tractor there buddy! smile.gif

veefer800canuck, Dec 7 2007, 06:32 PM

BlueFireIce, Dec 7 2007, 05:14 PM

veefer800canuck, Dec 7 2007, 05:57 PMGrey/black/black/white has my vote!

But the grey has to be really really dark, and both the grey and black need a slight amount of metallic to them.

The white should be stark white on the body and wheels, no metalflake.

I'm thinking the frame should be matte black.



1 man's opinion, worth what you paid for it! fing02.gif

I have to agree, but I could not do matte with the image. And I think the metallic should be very coarse, like .025 or so, and jet black flake in the gray. Not 100% sure though, would need to make some color cards first.

I hear ya.

As for the black flake in the gray, OH YEAH!

But with the coarse metalflake, not so much. I don't care for the Bass-Boat look.


But Hey, it's Seb's bike, so whatever cranks your Tractor there buddy! smile.gif

Hah, yeah, not THAT coarse. Standard flake is only .015 so it's not super coarse, but I have always found that the .025 looks better in grays and blacks when using a black flake. But it is all about taste, coarse or not, I think it will look great.

I have some colors in mind(06 VFR black, for example), satin black would do well on the frame and other parts... fing02.gif

Like you, I do my own paint work, I was thinking of using white pearl, to pay homage to the original scheme over Ford Performance white('90s Mustang color).

Won't know till its in the gun though! rolleyes.gif

SEBSPEED, Dec 8 2007, 10:15 AMWon't know till its in the gun though! rolleyes.gif

Theres the million $ answer.
I like the original color, leave it alone pissed.gif

AussieinUSA, Dec 8 2007, 10:32 AM

SEBSPEED, Dec 8 2007, 10:15 AMWon't know till its in the gun though! rolleyes.gif

Theres the million $ answer.
I like the original color, leave it alone pissed.gif

Don't worry, my other VF is still stock looking... fing02.gif

SEBSPEED, Dec 8 2007, 09:15 AMI have some colors in mind(06 VFR black, for example), satin black would do well on the frame and other parts... fing02.gif

Like you, I do my own paint work, I was thinking of using white pearl, to pay homage to the original scheme over Ford Performance white('90s Mustang color).

Won't know till its in the gun though! rolleyes.gif

Well, if you do it yourself, I say just go for it. If you don't like it shoot it again, black/white bases are really cheap anyway, so more a loss of time than money.

I think it will look good, but I like white/black color schemes. I am about to repaint mine in a matte black/white wheel kind of thing, not 100% worked out yet. So make sure you post up some photos when you are done!

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Let the wait begin! LOL.

On the side, look'n at the pics, Blue did, and the red wires on the bike, (how they stand out), this came to mind,.....

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Almost like an old b/w movie, where the red comes through.
Just an opinion/option. Take it or leave it. fing02.gif

Rivcyko, Dec 8 2007, 03:54 PM 491.gif

Let the wait begin! LOL.

Yup! lol. Don't worry, lots of pics already taken, it'll be a long thread, from teardown all the way to finish!

Rivcyko, Dec 8 2007, 03:54 PMOn the side, look'n at the pics, Blue did, and the red wires on the bike, (how they stand out), this came to mind,.....

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I thought of the pinstripe, but it would have to be very thin, maybe 1/8th inch.

How 'bout red rim stripes? warranty.gif

My editing program isn't as nice, but, here,....

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I just had to do something with that gold sprocket and chain, not my color, and I think it no longer goes with the bike. Also smoked the turn signals.

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I was diggin the gold sprocket, the black and gray are bland by themselves and need some kind of color accent to set them off. Things like anodized fittings and accessories, a gold sprocket, etc.

Thanks again for the help guys, I've saved the pics that inspired me the most. Still have lots of time to mull it over... comp13.gif


Good on ya for being able to use programs like that, I've tried some and usually just end up annoyed... rolleyes.gif

SEBSPEED, Dec 8 2007, 10:33 PMI was diggin the gold sprocket, the black and gray are bland by themselves and need some kind of color accent to set them off. Things like anodized fittings and accessories, a gold sprocket, etc.

Thanks again for the help guys, I've saved the pics that inspired me the most. Still have lots of time to mull it over... comp13.gif


Good on ya for being able to use programs like that, I've tried some and usually just end up annoyed... rolleyes.gif

I can understand having accents all over (fittings, accessories, Honda logo), but the chain and sprocket being the only thing, for me made it stand out just to much. But thats me. *shrugs* Can never tell from a photo anyway.

BlueFireIce, Dec 9 2007, 02:21 PMI just had to do something with that gold sprocket and chain, not my color, and I think it no longer goes with the bike. Also smoked the turn signals.

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Looks great.

The exhaust can is now the only thing that obviously dates the bike, it needs to be a tad larger, perhaps a carbon fibre canister would look right.

Why didn't Honda do this look back in the day? To me it's now comparable with the Katana as far as visual impact.

Just my e-pinion fing02.gif

The Phantom, Dec 9 2007, 07:57 AMLooks great.

The exhaust can is now the only thing that obviously dates the bike, it needs to be a tad larger, perhaps a carbon fibre canister would look right.

Why didn't Honda do this look back in the day? To me it's now comparable with the Katana as far as visual impact.

Just my e-pinion fing02.gif

That's one thing I'm NOT looking forward to. I don't want to change the look so much, that it's hard to walk by and say, "Wow, look at that '83 Interceptor, that looks great!". That's why I'm staying with the original scheme/decals/etc, just want to change it up a little.

I gotta admit I am planning to "roll my own" carbon cans though... hehe... unsure.gif

How about black and white with the smaller stripes the original blue, and white wheels? And the frame the original silver?

SEBSPEED, Dec 10 2007, 12:48 AMThat's one thing I'm NOT looking forward to. I don't want to change the look so much, that it's hard to walk by and say, "Wow, look at that '83 Interceptor, that looks great!". That's why I'm staying with the original scheme/decals/etc, just want to change it up a little.

Yep I can understand that. But you do realise that you need to go the whole hog with your look, right?

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Photoshop that smile.gif

Okay Seb, I liked where the color scheme was going with the gray and black, and after reading the comments you made, I thought I'd give it a shot:

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There are a lot of little touches I made here and there, and honestly, I don't think it's too bad looking for 20+ year old bike.

toro1, Dec 12 2007, 10:54 AMOkay Seb, I liked where the color scheme was going with the gray and black, and after reading the comments you made, I thought I'd give it a shot:


There are a lot of little touches I made here and there, and honestly, I don't think it's too bad looking for 20+ year old bike.

Looks great Dan! You da man for chopping off the rear fender and the mirrors!(My fender chop is already done, and I'm going to make up some bar end mirrors). beer.gif

I'm really diggin those white wheels, thought the balck and red looks good too... Sh%t, this was supposed to make things easier! pissed.gif laugh.gif


ps - since you're such an amazing photoshop-ing expert genious type, how's about taking a crack at polishing the lips on the Gray/black/black frame/gold sprocket/non-mirror and fender equipped bike? wink.gif goofy.gif

pps- pm me and let me know how the "other secret bike thing" is going, been curious about it lately...




Tom, the black/blue/white sounds good too, I think the blue should maybe be a shade lighter if used there, maybe the 07 "freddie spencer blue" from the RWB VTEC?


I'm feening for my garage right now... I got a last minute promotion and trip to Connecticut for training... I stop in when I can.

The Phantom, Dec 12 2007, 10:00 AM

SEBSPEED, Dec 10 2007, 12:48 AMThat's one thing I'm NOT looking forward to. I don't want to change the look so much, that it's hard to walk by and say, "Wow, look at that '83 Interceptor, that looks great!". That's why I'm staying with the original scheme/decals/etc, just want to change it up a little.

Yep I can understand that. But you do realise that you need to go the whole hog with your look, right?

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Photoshop that smile.gif

Well, my boots will match pretty well!

Black/silver/titanium Oxtar TCS boots, all-black Joe Rocket 2-piece, black Icon Mainframe helmet with chrome visor... stealthy... fing02.gif

The Phantom, Dec 12 2007, 04:00 PM

SEBSPEED, Dec 10 2007, 12:48 AMThat's one thing I'm NOT looking forward to. I don't want to change the look so much, that it's hard to walk by and say, "Wow, look at that '83 Interceptor, that looks great!". That's why I'm staying with the original scheme/decals/etc, just want to change it up a little.

Yep I can understand that. But you do realise that you need to go the whole hog with your look, right?

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classic leathers...... here's the mid/late 80's look.....


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SEBSPEED, Dec 12 2007, 04:47 PMI'm really diggin those white wheels, thought the balck and red looks good too...

how's about taking a crack at polishing the lips on the Gray/black/black frame/gold sprocket/non-mirror and fender equipped bike? wink.gif goofy.gif

Okay, here are some more iterations:

White wheels
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Plain Black wheels
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Black w/ Polished Lips
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White w/ Polished Lips (came out terrible, but try to imagine)
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If you can think of anything else you'd like to see, let me know and I'll do my best to visualize it for you.

toro1, Dec 12 2007, 08:02 PMWhite w/ Polished Lips (came out terrible, but try to imagine)

Hah, yeah, thats about the best I could get as well, just hard to get the pixels right (for polished) on such a small image.

toro1, Dec 12 2007, 09:02 PMOkay, here are some more iterations:

Awesome, thank you!!! beer.gif

Decisions, decisions... I'm at a loss, but all the pics are saved to my home pc now. Thanks again guys! beer.gif

Dudes, where the CF can (with a slight increase in the height at which the can sits)? I'd do it myself, but I'm a Photochop novice.