View Single Post
Old 01-28-16 | 05:16 PM
  #1  
AliH
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 123
Likes: 112
From: Glasgow, Scotland

Bikes: Mike Kowal Aravis Touring bike, 1952 Claud Butler Massed Start, 1959 Dawes Red feather, 1975 Carlton Criterium, 1997 Specialized Rockhopper, Bianchi Merlo MiniVelo

How rusty is too rusty?

HI,

I picked up an old frame from the dump that had a few pointers that it was decent (nervex lugs, wheelcraft {famous local wheel builder here in scotland** decals and wheels). It could be a mid 90's Mike Kowal frame but it has some rust issues.

I have removed most of the paint (not original and an ugly fushia pink colour) and 85% of the steel is OK, but the rear triangle is pretty bad. The paint had bubbled in places and the enamel type coating has come off in places. As far as I can see there are no holes, but I need to know if it is worth continuing or just giving up.

My plan is:
clean and sand the frame
Rust eater
primer x2
spray paint x2

Build up as single speed.

Continue or not?
AliH is offline  
Reply