stormdog | Operation Gayest Bike in Regina: Phase One

I'd decided I was going to use Testors enamel paints for the stripes on my bike. I took Miriam to school today and ran some errands, including a trip to Michael's to get a brush and possibly paint thinner (unless buying mineral spirits at a hardware store turned out to be cheaper).

But while I was there, I saw that their permanent indoor/outdoor vinyl wrap was on sale. And they had the right pink and blue. So I decided to give it a try that way first and tonight I did the trans stripes on the top tube for a bit less than it would have cost for the paint and supplies, and I didn't have to mix custom colors either.

I don't know if I'll be able to find the right colors to do the lesbian stripes on the downtube, so I may paint those. I bet I can get the right colors of vinyl for the pride rainbow on the seat tube though. I'm still not 100% sure that the vinyl is going to last and look good long-term, but for now, the first part of queering up my bike is accomplished! Better pictures outdoors some time when it's warmer and I can ride somewhere.

I cleaned the top tube with isopropyl alcohol before putting the vinyl on, but it was hard to tell whether I was removing dirt, or whatever black spray paint the person who briefly had possession of my bike used, so that may be an issue for the vinyl longevity too? I'll just have to see how it goes.