Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
That's what I think too.
Repainting a bike affects it's value. If the bike basically has no value to begin with you have nothing to lose. In this case, however, you have a pretty high end old bike that also has sentimental value to your family. I wouldn't do it.
Originally Posted by
wahoonc
It is only factory painted once... Use Meguiars Scratch-X on the paint, clean everything else up, new cables, grease and it will be good to go. It is almost impossible to duplicate a factory paint job for a reasonable cost.
Aaron
yeahh.. i feel bad thinking about changing its color.. just a little tho
got me thinking how the bike would look like after its been painted. were using urethane paint on this bike. my dad gave it to me tho and i want it to be a personal bike. so maybe i'l be changing its color guys. thanks for your concerns and tips tho
i'm thinking of a pearl white frame, white tires and seats, and a brown grip. hows that sound? i'm really putting some trust on this painter. i'm not really sure how good his paint job is. but people tell he's an oldie that knows what he's doing. so it concerns me too.