Swarovski for your bike?

**bungbung** · 21st October 2004, 10:11

Cars and motorbikes get diamond finish

(Lifted from ananova.com)

A firm offering cars and motorbikes finished off with real diamonds has proved to be a hit in Austria.

The Tyrol-based family business imbeds the cars with diamonds and Swarowski crystals with a German dermatologist's Porsche the latest to get the real diamond finish.

Crystal firm Swarovski developed the process by mixing real diamonds with a Swarovski crystal mix to create a sparkling cover that has proved to be so successful there is a five year waiting list of people wanting the

service.

Karl Seelos, head of the seven-man team, said: "We have a lot of contact to various royal families, such as the Saudis. But many of our customers would prefer to remain anonymous."

The company was also unwilling to reveal the prices it charges.

He said: "It takes many hours of careful discussion to plan and decide on all the details. It can take up to half a year to do the best job possible."

**MrMelon** · 21st October 2004, 10:16

Now that's a bike you wouldn't want to drop!

**カワサキキド** · 21st October 2004, 10:18

But wh...wh... why?

**Cajun** · 21st October 2004, 10:20

hmmmm no
i brought my bike cause i liked it yellow if going to do that would crome/polish everything look more style mirror finsh everywhere

**James Deuce** · 21st October 2004, 10:23

Originally Posted by MrMelon

Now that's a bike you wouldn't want to drop!

The Diamonds would be sweet. The bike'd still be rooted though.

Imagine the traffic jam gathering up the diamonds!!

Sheesh!

**Blakamin** · 21st October 2004, 10:45

Thats just horrible!...

**vifferman** · 21st October 2004, 11:00

Originally Posted by MrMelon

Now that's a bike you wouldn't want to drop!

Au contraire, Mr Melon. Imagine the way it would slide with impunity over other surfaces!
Picture the scratches you could leave on other vehicles when lane-splitting (not that any KBers ever actually do that

)
Marvel at other motorists crashing into each other when dazzled by the glare!
Think of the resistance to road spooge!
Imagine all the chicks attracted to the BlingBling!
Wonder at...

Oh never mind.

It's just plain silly.

**Slim** · 21st October 2004, 11:45

at Firestormer!

That photo would not do the finish justice at all. I've been in the Swarovski show room & the effect of all those crystals under lights is awesome. I'm sure that the vehicles would look absolutely stunning out under a sunny sky.

I wouldn't though!

**Slipstream** · 21st October 2004, 11:53

...I wouldn't ride it tho...can you imagine parking it somewhere on the street, for a quick moment, only to come back to find your paintwork gone!?

**vifferman** · 21st October 2004, 11:58

This would be lower maintenance, and less likely to get stolen.
But it could get involved in a catfight...

**Cajun** · 21st October 2004, 12:04

Originally Posted by firestormer

This would be lower maintenance, and less likely to get stolen.
But it could get involved in a catfight...

furs all good good ol star boyz style

**rodgerd** · 21st October 2004, 12:12

Screw a "finish" - why not diamond *instead of* plastic bits!

The ultimate in bling.

**keza** · 21st October 2004, 12:52

but what you have lost sight of is that why would you put diamonds on a muz1000 please ugly bike ok why do it in the first place but if you are going to as long as it rocks your world