Jag_Rip Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I had vacation this week and after a weekendtrip abroad I spent the rest of the week at home. I didnt ride at all and I kinda felt the itch to do something with my wheel. So I imagined myself some printed vinyls to stick on the bot.I had a few Ideas so I sat down and had a long talk with GIMP to get some mock ups of designs... I ended up getting something abstract but with color..Strip it clean it:Roughly cut the vinyl into shapeWrapped and almost back togetherThats how it looks tonight Still not decided what to do with the outer ring. Wrapping is very complicated, no straight surface. I think I'll end up getting some plastidip for the outer ring and once its available I'll get a semi-transparent one.Whaddya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarin Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Interesting, never thought of vinyl wrapping a wheel, but it actually looks quite good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tishawn Fahie Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 @Jag_Rip - wow dude those look awesome especially the one with the light streaks!! good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickrho Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 that is awesome!I would also want to change the gray battery and mainboard covers and the white plastic ring too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerpentineGX Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Looks good @Jag_Rip. Did you take a heat gun to it to smooth things out? I've been sitting on some white carbon fiber vinyl and grip tape that I'm eventually going to install/wrap. Just need to find the motivation to do it. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks guys Dont tell noone, it just looks great from far, but up close, the perfectionist would nope it out the window. There are several spots with bubbles, but since I fully expect to scratch it more, I'll just redo it with fresh wrap at a later time.I didnt even have a squeegee, I improvised one with an old creditcard wrapped in papertissue to avoid scratches, didnt succeed on that either. . Just watch out for the screws, the metal is pretty soft and a powerscrewdriver can crush them.Yeah, I am opting for black plasti-dip for the Batterycover and a yet undecided color for the outer ring... I looked at the carbon vinyl as well but my 2 left hands (IT guys and the real world.. ) probably would've fucked it up. Thats why I went for a cheaper option for my first try.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tum13n Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 really nice for quick custo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Thank you :-) it took me about 2 hours in total to disassemble, wrap and reassemble for both sides. I think wrapping the ring could take a little longer due to the inclined surface and will need some different vinyl (3d stretchable like for cars) to get it smooth and flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag_Rip Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Slight update since it was a nice sunday to let the paint dry. Its simple matte black spraypaint in 2 layers on the outside of the pedals as well as the battery cushions. Now that silver hinge where the pedals attach sticks out even more One for the next time I disassemble the bot... And I attached a Laser/LED Bikelight that hopefully makes sure anybody faster than me leaves me some space.. For the front I use a headlamp, I found it better to have light wherever youre looking instead of just straight forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Camper Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Had a go with some Vinyl wrap. Never used it before and struggled a bit with the rounded edges not to get creases.Pics are before and after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wright Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Looks great Tree, although yr missing your "Speedy Feet" logo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Camper Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Thx @Colestien Thx @Phil Wright SpeedyFeet logo is still on the Front :-) However I am looking at installing some lights for winter which may cover the sticker. If only my order had included a SpeedyFeet Hoody or T-shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wright Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Yes Tree, Im sure Ian @ Speedy will have your gear out to you asap.....lolAlthough if it was me, Lewis Hamilton would get his order well before ours arrive.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Camper Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Wish Spare batteries were cheaper I would bring my NB to Oz without battery (avoid airline problems etc) and then pop in a battery and off we go. I suppose I could get a battery use while on holiday and then stick it on ebay or something.Who is your dealer in Oz @Phil Wright ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wright Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Hi Tree, here in Oz it's Nine Bot One Australia on Facebook.I didnt buy mine through them, I did it through Ebay via China its in transit as we speak. I found them after I purchased mine and saked them a few questions about accessories etc, they didnt seem to be too stocked up, saying that they only carried handles, and tape etc....A pity because I have the feeling it'll explode here, the State Govt is very Green politically speaking, bike lanes have been installed on our city streets here, and more and more are on bikes, skateboards and 2 wheeled scooters...A legit Ninebot Agencey here with all the bits and peices will do well as more and more discover the EUC world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbgti Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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