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FBOATSB If in doubt probably does apply. I did use paint stripper, Tetrion, on the first bike I refurbished. Hours if not Days of fun getting into all the nooks and crannies.
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fietsbob That would be good if I had the equipment to hand. Otherwise I would have to outsource and at that stage may as well get it powder coated. The bike cost £12 and I can burn and rattle can it for £15, primer, colour and clearcoat. Miss out the burn and add paint stripper for a total of £20. Obviously I am going to overspend in order to bring it back to life but...