poprad

Great build, my first "real" bike was a 560 in black. I rode that thing for 10 years before moving to a C'dale. NIce job, and very nice attention to detail. That chainstay fender clamp is very well executed. Nicely done all around.

mtnwkr

Thanks for the tips.. I just did the lugs on my trek in PINK!

cehowardGS

The pictures are "eye candy"..:thumbup

Your camera is pretty good too..

southpawboston

they came out great!!! and they match the graphics perfectly.

4Rings6Stars

I did something very similar on my Raleigh but have just been annoyed by the "plasticy" feel and look. I will try the steel wool, thanks for the tip!

(sorry for the full sun pic)

southpawboston

cool, post before and after shots if you can.

just be sure to use plenty of water and dish soap on the wool pad, it provides a lubricant and produces a much better result than if done dry.

sauze

Whoa I just got the (seemingly) exact same bike a few weeks ago, it's just got the standard (and very old/dusty) black cloth tape on it currently. Would love to do something similar though.

PS isn't the gold awesome?

4Rings6Stars

I used Cinelli "Natural Cork" tape and 6-8 coats of amber shellac. I think the OP said he used white.

I love the gold on the Raleigh, I am hoping to find somebody with a steady hand to retrace the white "Super Course" script on the top tube and it will be perfect.

sauze

I'm in the same boat, a few letters in the 'Super Course" script and a little flaking on the "Raleigh" is all I need touched up paint wise, I'm totally going to do the handlebars in a similar way though. I'll let you know how it goes.