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Un tattoo piston is a very good idea for all those who have mechanics as a passion, although it can also be associated with a rather cool meaning related to the role of this important part of the engine.
We'll see now how the nature of the piston can give unexpected meanings to this tattoo and how to take advantage of it. Keep reading and you will see!
The piston, a basic part of the engine
The piston is a basic part of the engine of those vehicles with an internal combustion engine. It is a moving part whose main function is to transmit the energy of the gases to the crankshaft with a very peculiar movement: from top to bottom and with the bolt with a continuous oscillation.
If in addition to being a crazy car you would like your piston tattoo to have some additional and deeper meaning, do not despair. We could consider that the transformation of the energy in this part is key for the car to start moving, thus it's a perfect piece for energetic people who are key to keeping things going.
How to take advantage of it?
One of the most common ways to get a piston tattoo is put two of these pieces crossed. Black and white is normally used, as the pistons are usually silver in color. Regarding the style, a realistic one can look very good, although the traditional one works great: the thick lines and the marked shading are ideal to represent these pieces.
It depends on how big you want this tattoo to be, it is recommended that you opt for one place or another on your body. One of the most typical places to put the pistons is in the arm, near the hands (main work tool of the mechanics)Although if the engine is your passion, they can also look very good on the chest, close to the heart.
A piston tattoo has quite an unexpected meaning, right? Tell us if you have a tattoo like this in the comments!