Thread: Vinyl graphics Vs. Paint

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Mike, I agree that the vinyl would look more like decal. I think there will eventually be acceptance of vinyl graphics, since the life span is much better than in the '70s when it was used so much on muscle cars. The things that will make a difference in how soon it happens are cost, and if they can be incorporated into the paint nicely, without looking "cheezy" or cheap.

As far as fads, They are all temporary, except flames. last year it was tribal graphics, and skulls. Right now its flat black finishes, and "realfire"/"trufire" flames. It looks like next year will be "all the demons of Hell", and "pinup girl" art. My guess is that the flat finishes, and retro look will be further developed into '40s-'50s art styles, and other colors besides black.

The new shows on television are making it all happen much faster than before. Fads explode in a few months, and then die very very quickly. For those that don't know....the turnkey custom choppers are now flooding the market, values are plummeting, and bike builders are closing nation wide. The TV shows caused the public to get excited, they bought a lot of bikes, and now the newly involved "bikers" found out that they don't like the lifestyle, or that bad roads, or long trips on a chopper will beat you to death! The ones who are staying involved are starting to buy "baggers" so they can enjoy the trip.

Nothing kills a fad faster than when everyone starts doing the same thing at the same time! Consult your TV Guide to see what the next popular vehicle will be! :-)