Originally Posted by
msnede1
I think the nicks in the paint are far too minor to consider a complete paint job in this case.
The Golden Boy...Thanks! These old Voyageurs are really beautiful machines- I think all those old Voyageurs have a very stately look to them. I also have a powder blue 82' Voyageur that I have been riding for years.
From a few searches it sure seems that the 1984 and 1985 SPs are the exact same color. What color/brand did you end up using? The spots are so small and are in more obscure areas, so an exact match is not critical. Im far more concerned with protecting the frame and making it last.
I did the touch ups (which were VERY minor) on my VSP with Ulta "The Skinny" nail polish. Again, it's not a perfect match. I went to take some pix and they didn't turn out- but when I got in and expanded one- it PERFECTLY showed the difference between the colors- maybe even overemphasized the difference. (sorry for my poor touch-up skillz) In any case, if you're handy with the paint mixing, you could probably mix this stuff with something a bit darker and more "clear" and get a REALLY REALLY good match.
Now as an aside- just to reinforce this- the Voyageur SP is ENTIRELY its own bike. I think possibly one of the biggest dis-services to the Voyageur SP was done by Schwinn in naming it in conjunction with the Voyageur. Yes, the "regular" Voyageur is a nice bike, and well appointed, but the Voyageur SP is not just an upgraded Voyageur, it's it's OWN frame, it's OWN geometry and entirely different tube set; in addition to the TOP of the line components available at the time. When you hear about the "greatest vintage touring bikes of all time" you'll hear about the Miyata 1000, the Trek 720, Trek 620, Specialized Expedition... but seldom is the Voyageur SP listed. And I think it's a shame. Although the Voyageur name sometimes makes the list, I think people lump them in together- either as "just a Voyageur" or as "a Voyageur with some upgrades" and that's so not what the bike is.
Anyway- best of luck with your VSP and hope to see some pix of it!