Originally Posted by
Otis
I was referencing the brake cable braze-on's, not the shifters (which luckily were left alone). If the decals are not clear coated and can be removed without leaving marks, then I would remove them and re-decal with the proper period graphics. I would carefully cut off the top-tube cable guides and file flat without damaging the paint around them. Then use the proper clamp-on style over the cut-off sections so you will not see it. Note; the correct early 60's clamp-on cable hold-downs are a bit wider then the typical 70's ones you see, so that may come in handy.
Thank you for the clear information.
I do plan to take on the full restoration so I will follow this advice and replace the cable braze ons with the older clamps
Originally Posted by
Otis
If you do go rattlecan, Duplicolor BCP 103 caliper paint (available at auto parts stores) is a pretty good match for the classic Cinelli grey/silver. It's a fine metallic and can go on very thin if you are careful. I used it to repaint the top-tube of my early 60's SC and it's a pretty good match. Plus being brake caliper paint it should hold up well.
I was originally thinking red, but after seeing the grey it does look smart. I will try and find a simular paint as unfortunatly (for shopping) I am in france.
Originally Posted by
bibliobob
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1) Leave paint on there and possibly re-decal (if you can removed the current decals).
2) DIY respray if you're really, really up for trying it and can find a suitable color. These are big Ifs.
3) Spend the necessary dough for a proper repaint from a reputable shop that knows hows to paint old bikes (not to thick or glossy, etc.). This will cost a decent chunk of change.
Option 3 is not posible for me, as I know no painters out here.
I was thinking option 1, but after seeing the grey colour I think I will go for the repaint. I will have to pratice on a few frames as I need to learn to paint as I have a few other projects that need new paint, ie the
leopard painted gios...