Vertu Linfoot Replica

I'm usually a follower of the Vertu specials. Camier's Red Bull replica is brilliant, but I'm wondering about this. Paint appears so dull. Crap photography or might it not have been clear lacquered?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-HON...270982?hash=item1cafaa8006:g:Qd0AAOSwGdhbLR1P

 

Completely agree. Wonder if they used another paintshop on the cheap

 

That looks a satin finish to me, but also looks like it’s shot in the hallway?

 

Looks like a satin finish judging by the reflection of the light, wouldn’t be my first choice.

 

Fair enough about the satin finish. Haven't seen it done on bikes. The Red Bull F1 car is a good example, AND was 'strange' or hard to accept at first sight. The matte black Blade is another example, but it actually looks like a proper finish whereas this looks blemished or lacking that final top coat.

For this bike though, the detail is perfect (save for the poor blending of the Castrol logo on the rear seat cowl) but I think the finish lets it down. Once again I say: Each to their own.

On a slightly cheeky note, (and you all know I am an avid follower of Honda) I am not so sure that Dan Linfoot deserves a replica on the bike's current performance. The guy is doing a good job with equipment yet to make the grade and I believe Honda has had long enough to get this bike consistently on the front row. Another debate for another day maybe?