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Forum: Classic & Vintage

09-17-08, 09:49 PM

Replies: 3

clear coat on chrome or galvanized steel

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Posted By TheOwl007

clear coat on chrome or galvanized steel

Hi,

I cleaned some chrome parts and galvanized steel spokes. They look really nice and shiny and I want to keep them that way, especially the galvanized spokes because they tarnish easily. What...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

08-28-08, 11:15 PM

Replies: 6

Chipped/Flaking Chrome

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Posted By TheOwl007

Ha ha. I guess I'm new here. Pictures... ...

Ha ha. I guess I'm new here. Pictures...

http://mycanes.miami.edu/~a.saeed/IMG_2308.JPG
http://mycanes.miami.edu/~a.saeed/IMG_2339.JPG
http://mycanes.miami.edu/~a.saeed/IMG_23422.JPG

Forum: Classic & Vintage

08-27-08, 11:01 PM

Replies: 6

Chipped/Flaking Chrome

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Posted By TheOwl007

Chipped/Flaking Chrome

Hi,

I wanted to clean up and de-rust my chrome forks. But, I noticed that the chrome finish was flaking/chipping off in a portion. After some research, I read that chrome can't peel/flake off....

Forum: Classic & Vintage

08-03-08, 01:45 PM

Replies: 10

Sanding after Base Coat?

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Posted By TheOwl007

Good point! So, which option is better: (1)...

Good point! So, which option is better:

(1) Apply 3 layers of glossy color coat and then immediately follow that by 3 layers of clear coat (all 6 coats a few minutes apart, as per the spray paint...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

08-03-08, 11:45 AM

Replies: 10

Sanding after Base Coat?

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Posted By TheOwl007

Thanks for the info!! Does that mean that...

Thanks for the info!!

Does that mean that the final glossy finish I'm trying to attain is really the work of the gloss in the clear coat and not the gloss of the base coat? If that is the case,...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

08-03-08, 10:42 AM

Replies: 10

Sanding after Base Coat?

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Posted By TheOwl007

Sanding after Base Coat?

Hi,

I am using Rust-Oleum paints (including primer, base color, and clear coat). For the base coat I'm using black "gloss protective enamel". I want my bike to have a super glossy finish when I'm...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-15-08, 10:37 PM

Replies: 4

imitation brooks / faux leather saddle

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Posted By TheOwl007

imitation brooks / faux leather saddle

Hi,

Anyone know where I can buy a leather saddle or an imitation/pleather/faux leather saddle? I want to replicate a honey colored leather Brooks saddle (can't afford it). I'm looking to spend up...

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