Classic & Vintage - Dr. Deltron Strikes Again

Here's a couple of "Before" pics of my Pinarello of unsure vintage.

http://gallery.mac.com/bbattle/100038/100_0330/web.jpg?ver=11897075160001
http://gallery.mac.com/bbattle/100038/100_0333/web.jpg?ver=11897075620001
You can follow the links back to see more pics of the unoriginal paint and decal job. I bought the frame off eBay for less than $150? back in 2007.

And here's the "After" pics:

http://gallery.me.com/bbattle/100264/000_0065/web.jpg?ver=12508131700001
http://gallery.me.com/bbattle/100264/000_0066/web.jpg?ver=12508131870001
http://gallery.me.com/bbattle/100264/000_0067/web.jpg?ver=12508132040001
http://gallery.me.com/bbattle/100264/000_0068/web.jpg?ver=12508132220001
http://gallery.me.com/bbattle/100264/000_0080/web.jpg?ver=12508133160001
http://gallery.me.com/bbattle/100264/000_0069/web.jpg?ver=12508132380001
http://gallery.me.com/bbattle/100264/000_0070/web.jpg?ver=12508132550001

I'll build it up with Campagnolo; mostly 9-speed Record. Cinellis stem and bars. Probably black bartape; I can't imagine finding anything to match the paintjob. On the other hand, I've got some great NOS C-Record levers with white hoods so maybe white tape would work.

I hope you like it. I certainly do. Great job, Dr. Deltron!

Awesome

Southern charm all around! Fantastic. Mark's the man!

Well, that's certainly a work of art.

Is that color change paint or just an artifact of the photographs?

So it was you.

Nice. What kind of group can stand up to that paint? Can't wait to see it.

The man is a creative genius. I think it looks seriously sweet (+1 to the Nos campy levers)

Unique and F'n drop-dead gorgeous..... What was the inspiration for the leafs? I like them a lot....

D@mn, I knew I shouldn't have dropped acid tonight. :lol:

Seriously, what an awesome paint job! My eyes can't stop shifting the figure-ground...its as if the paint is alive.


stan

Omhfg!

You all are gonna shoot me...
I think it would look killer with carbon Campy...
Let the flaming and H-bomb dropping begin.
I want a Dr. Deltron paint job...
-Gene-

So that was yours. :eek:

Beauty. :thumb:

So he finally figured out the owner.:)

It looks like someone on a heavy dose of Sandoz LSD25 threw-up on that frame. But I like. Love it. Yes I do!

Best paint job i've ever seen on a bike, by a wide margin!
that is beautiful!!!!!

you've got to post pics after it's been built up.

WOW!!! I'd love to see the DVD.

reminds me of my last acid trip

Awesome!

Wait. is that chicken noodle soup in the background on the second to last pic?

... I need some lunch.

That paint job might look good on a flat surface in a frame on a museum wall. I think it looks excessive and silly on the bike. Chacun à son goût. Is Dr. Deltron known for painting bikes, or is he an artist that specializes in other stuff but will paint anything?

That paint job might look good on a flat surface in a frame on a museum wall. I think it looks excessive and silly on the bike. Chacun à son goût. Is Dr. Deltron known for painting bikes, or is he an artist that specializes in other stuff but will paint anything?

He paints (painted ?) bikes only as far as I know. And he does specialize in the unique. :thumb:

Wow! That'll surely stand out in a crowd.

Reminds me of a lowrider. All you c&v'ers love seeing a 65 Impala with metallic paint, right? I've gotta get some bounty.

that paint job might look good on a flat surface in a frame on a museum wall. I think it looks excessive and silly on the bike. Chacun à son goût. Is dr. Deltron known for painting bikes, or is he an artist that specializes in other stuff but will paint anything?
+1

+1

Yeah, well, they're not to my taste either. But I gotta admire a job well done!

Checked UPS tracking and it said DELIVERED!

Yay!

Check here and there is already a thread, .. a long one even.
So...

Thanks to all for the kudos!

and BAM says it best .. "excessive & silly" .. which describes me to a T.

And YES, I mainly paint bicycles. In my life I've also done 2 cars and half dozen motorcycles.
Also do houses*, hotels, and wooden weaponry.

*YouTube search for Tour of Sodor. Check out the walls under the shelf.

Although this rendering may not be your taste, I can do simple too.

Just search the word CORKY on the forums. ;)

I had a lot of fun doing this one, especially searching the neighborhood for useful specimens of foliage.
Maybe bbattle can identify all 16 different plants used.:rolleyes:

As a note, I found some colored housing that might go well, it's made by Animal, and the blue is a two tone argyle pattern. Looks braided. And a +1 on the white hb tape & hoods. Or I can send you some faux cork hb tape in blue, with the white hoods & blue housing.
I also might try green anodized chairing bolts too! & green qr skewers.
There I go, excessive & silly again! :p

Have fun building it, as those are the pictures that I want to see!!!:D

:eek:

Stunning. A unique and beautiful paint job. Please post pictures when it's built up.

WOW!

Sure would like to know how Dr.D. managed to chrome those headtube-lugs!

Awesome!

Wait. is that chicken noodle soup in the background on the second to last pic?

... I need some lunch.

Chicken and dumplings.

Gorgeous! I liked it in white, but Dr D's artistry is phenomenal! The leaf pattern reminds me of a new Colnago frame at my LBS a few years back. At first glance it looked like a mottled orange super gloss paint job, but on closer inspection the blotches were a detailed map of the world stretched around all the tubes - that's the best way I can describe it. I just love the combination of bold colour choices and subtle detail.

I can honestly say that I can't wait to see it fully built up!

My son saw the images and pronounced it-

Kooooky


I will say quite a bit of work, this type of finish, (intense effort) is Dr. D's forte.

ummm....whoa. Just....whoa. Incredible to say the least.

I like it!

That paint job might look good on a flat surface in a frame on a museum wall. I think it looks excessive and silly on the bike. Chacun à son goût. Is Dr. Deltron known for painting bikes, or is he an artist that specializes in other stuff but will paint anything?

Uh, yeah. I can't say that I'm attracted to this particular design. I've seen a lot of Dr. D's work over the years, however, and I think that his creativity and skill are in the "kneel in deference" category.

Probably like many people, I hope that some day, I will simultaneously have a deserving bicycle and the money to get a Dr. Deltron paint job.

Edit: Went back and looked at the photos. I was about to remark earlier about the amazing job he does to get a liquid-like depth in the paint. Then I noticed that this Pin has a sort of underwater theme (or, that's one thing I saw--I actually thought of an aquarium). Then I started to like it.

I think it would look killer with carbon Campy...
The carbon weave would look great.

sexy.

wait are we talking about bikes here?

Awesome, simply awesome.

I have come to the conclusion that having an artist, who happens to paint bikes, do a paint job is a conumdrum. There are a lot of great painters out there who can lay down a few coats of single color and repoduce your factory finish. It's a noble step in a faithful reproduction/restoration.

For me, having someone like Dr. D do a bike would involve surrendering to his creative talents and having him create my bike. I can see collaboration on a theme or a direction but I would have to let the artist be himself with the final rendering.

I have, in fact, done this exact thing with a frame currently being painted by a well known regional painter. I know the colors being used and the theme, but that is it. When the bike comes out of the packaging it will be my first time to see how his vision translated to the bike. I can hardly wait.

I hope to someday have a Dr. D piece. I can guarantee I would not be asking for a single or two color factory recreation. YMMV.

I just hope that heavy clearcoat doesn't start to peel in a few years like the grill, bumper and mirrors I had custom painted on my truck.

Although not my style, you gotta admire the quality of the work...no doubt it would be a show winner!

He can do restorations, too:

http://inlinethumb60.webshots.com/41403/2997244730068014369S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2997244730068014369uhoRBX)
http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/39919/2598152940068014369S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2598152940068014369OkFUTT)
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/16556/2326416650068014369S600x600Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2326416650068014369WGXSvk)

Are his prices reasonable?

Not my style either but the quality of his work is certainly something else!

Unbelievably good and unbelievably bad.

Honestly , I've never seen a paint job quite like that. I did not believe the original was that bad that it even needed to be repainted until I saw the finished product. I think it reflects the great skill and fore-thought of the painter. It is unique, well done and it looks great.

Personally speaking, I just don't like it. I would never have a paint scheme like that on my bike.

If I ever get to go back to Huntsville, I'll keep an eye out for you. You will be easy to spot.

Are his prices reasonable?

When it comes to a Dr.D paint job, let's say that when you account for the amount of time he puts in, he is dirt cheap. :) The important thing to remember is you must be very patient while waiting for the project to be completed. There is no need to rush him. And why would you want to hurry-up a guy who has this much fun transforming your bike? :thumb:

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p71/pastorbobnlnh/Super%20Sports/DrDandSportybyEastHill.jpg

Would of been nice if it was left original. Looks like something you could pop out after a one day seminar on sanding and tapping after that go nuts. Arts and crafts

Would of been nice if it was left original. Looks like something you could pop out after a one day seminar on sanding and tapping after that go nuts. Arts and crafts


In the very first post, it was stated the ugly white paint job with the detail paint done by someone with Parkinson's was NOT ORIGINAL.


When I get the bike built up and it's a sunny day, I'll post more pics. My camera and lighting inside do not do the paint job justice.