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BMX General => BMX Chat => Topic started by: Mikku on January 27, 2018, 10:14 AM

Title: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Mikku on January 27, 2018, 10:14 AM

I'm finding myself increasingly drawn to parts with an oil slick finish, as shown below!! I haven't bought anything yet but can see the day coming. Is anyone else a fan? :D

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Taipan on January 27, 2018, 10:26 AM

I kinda like it too  :daumenhoch: doesn't suit everything tho for example I first saw it on some trick custom car wheels now on there own they looked rad but once fitted to the car I just didnt like it? ??? maybe its down to the main colour of the car? saying that what colour frame do you think that finish would compliment best?  ::)

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Mikku on January 27, 2018, 10:39 AM

Good question!! Hadn’t thought that far ahead. Maybe chrome or possibly white. It’d have to be something plain to offset the multi-coloured effect.

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Taipan on January 27, 2018, 11:58 AM

Yes a plain colour should set it off but finding that colour will be key fella  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: VOIVOD on January 27, 2018, 03:34 PM

 I thought the oil slick craze was over? Not worth it IMO-some stuff is £100 or more than the same items in standard colours...

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: SDF on January 27, 2018, 05:16 PM

I've got a real nice set of Snafu oil slick bars  on my Kappa, look great, but bloody expensive!

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Mikku on January 27, 2018, 10:20 PM

& bar ends too from the look of it - very nice! The Mini’s cool too! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Mikku on January 27, 2018, 10:57 PM

Quote from: VOIVOD on January 27, 2018, 03:34 PM

I thought the oil slick craze was over? Not worth it IMO-some stuff is £100 or more than the same items in standard colours...

Then maybe now’s the time to pick something up cheap-ish! When did it all kick off? A few years ago I guess. Thanks James!

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Mikku on March 22, 2018, 03:03 AM

Oil slick/jet fuel bumpage! :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Mikku on December 09, 2018, 02:12 AM

I like these! :coolsmiley:

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Drawn on December 10, 2018, 07:43 AM

I still giggle at how they call it "Jet Fuel".
As someone who used to work with the stuff, if it wasn't perfectly clear then there was cause for concern.

Does look good if used in the right way though.

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Mikku on December 10, 2018, 11:25 PM

Yeah, I think oil slick is a more accurate description for the finish but I guess doesn't sound as cool!! ::)

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: Chilli Rinse on December 16, 2018, 08:09 PM

I like it, think it still looks cool. Fitted some Rainbow parts on my last build, which is yet another name for the finish I think. Top brands do charge a load more for the privilege! Go for it it’s Christmas 🎄

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: dancetothedrummersbeat on December 16, 2018, 08:16 PM

Not for me i’m afraid. Never been keen on cars with that finish either, but each to their own. Do it your way, and build it for yourself. That’s RAD in my book  fistblump

Title: Re: Oil Slick fetish!?
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on December 26, 2018, 07:22 AM

 Speak to Bubbs he's covered his bike in it