edit* I am trying to find a headset for this frame...so I can put the fork on, as well as a stem and handlebars. What kind of headset would this take? Thank you very much for your input.

Bonjour.

I am new to this forum, and I am looking forward to learning from all of you

I have an old Reynolds 531 frame w/fork that I am trying to restore (remove rust, repaint).

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I have searched this forum for information on how to go about doing this, but I am still unclear about some things.

I would like some solid guidance and pointers on how to go about doing this, so I do not ruin the frame, or anything like that - I would also like to do this the proper way the first time, so I do not have to go back and do it all over again.

I am thinking of using bronze wool (with kerosene) to remove the rust - then using a matte clear coat paint from Rustoleum to coat the entire frame. From there, I am planning to paint over that with a primer. And from there, I am planning on putting on two coats of paint.

Too many coats of paint?

What brand primer and paint would you guys suggest?

Is there anything wrong with this method?

Would I be better off having it sandblasted? I don't mind spending 20 hours on this, at all. I'm just looking to do the best job possible.

Would I be better off using metal sandpaper (emery cloth?) to remove the rust, as opposed to bronze wool?

Any techniques I should be employing for this? Wet sanding? etc.

I am absolutely clueless as to how to go about doing this. I only know what I have read. So when explaining, please be thorough!

Any suggestions and information at all are appreciated.

Thanks you very much for your time.


cikal