Custom Painting - logo/brand question...

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frommel
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by frommel

I am a happy Colnago C64 owner, and bought a smaller old steel bike for my son (NOT a Colnago :shock: ). We are about to start the custom paint job (ordered based coat, a few colors and top coat from spray.bike) and we are contemplating what logo/brand to put on the bike. My son's name is Colin, so he jokingly said we should put 'Colinago' on the downtube. Would love to hear opinions about whether this would be in bad taste or whether it would be fun. Of course, I also think Colnago could sue me if they care... So, would you feel offended if you saw a kid riding around on a bike with this logo on the downtube? Remember, his name is Colin...
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by morrisond

I think it would be great. Go for it! I wouldn't worry about lawsuits - you are not selling it to anyone.

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by frommel

Cool.
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It would be fun. But you will rot in an Italian prison for sure. In the cell right next to mine. Lol
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Absolutely yes, those opportunities don't come around too often.

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Dan Gerous
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by Dan Gerous

Go for it! I had a Dannondale for a while. :mrgreen:

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by frommel

Love it guys. Thanks for the comments. See you in hell @Calnago


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by Stendhal

Another cool vote.
Also, right now I am debating whether to use Spray Bike, Montana Cans, or mtn (Montana Color) spray paint to add accents to a new frame. I know Spray Bike was formulated for bikes (powder coat) but it is harder to find, more expensive, and has fewer colors. If you spray soon I'd love to hear your results.
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frommel
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by frommel

Sure! I will post pictures here.


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Dan Gerous wrote:
Tue May 07, 2019 2:17 am
Go for it! I had a Dannondale for a while. :mrgreen:
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by PrimO

Somehow i dont think Colnago will be too bothered (if they become aware of it)

Go for it!

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by wheelsONfire

Haha,.. it will remind somewhat of my buddies china copy of RCA, they misspelled RCA :P
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by Hexsense

That's a bit long though.
I'd use "COLINGO!" instead.

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by frommel

Nice one! Well, the stickers are ordered so we will see how it looks!


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frommel
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by frommel

And here it is!
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It took quite a bit of work to get the previous paint off and multiple layers of new paint, but quite happy with the result.
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