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

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!

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.

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/41...600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/39...600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/16...600x600Q85.jpg

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.

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/p...byEastHill.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

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.