Originally Posted by
due ruote
I can't believe how rich that paint is looking. What have you used on it so far?
Isn't it? Amazing! All I've used is some Scratch-X buffing wax; removed most of the light surface rust using that, plus a scuff here and there that didn't go through the paint layers. However, that was only here and there - the luster on the other areas of the frame was already there before I played with the wax.
I wonder if it would make sense to clear coat the headbadge to stabilize the remaining paint, or would that be a no-no?
I'm respectfully going to leave the headbadge as-is - even in regards to trying to preserve it. I just don't want to mess it up with anything, including a preservative. I had thought of matching the paint colors and touching it up, but declined.
Sometimes I feel like a Grand Master painting restorer on this frame. One wrong move...
Rest assured, I'm taking my sweet time, and leaving things alone as and where I can.
DD