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10-09-08, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EraserGirl

okay race fans
today i bought a 52 year old bike that only had one owner
1956 Raleigh Robin Hood , that i named "Marian"

perfectly preserved all the way down to all the marvelous decorations
and she has a LOT.

I am terrified that when i go to wash it and in the future the decals will flake off...
and we KNOW that the do.
one person told me to protect them with clear nail polish.

What is the general consensus? i'd rather have them protected than damaged because i didn't do anything.
i am not planning on selling this bike.

I share your caution, but don't have the answer. I've protected some much newer (1980) decals with automotive clear coat from the touch-up paint rack.

that bike is as cute as can be, and Marian (Maid Marian of course) is perfect for her. You are such a romantic!

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