The paint on this bike looks perfect in pictures, but the yellow panels that were once white give a hint of its true condition. It's got the best patina, without straying into decay, of any bike I own. I added the Turbo saddle, which is far too worn for a restored bike but suits this one perfectly. The bar tape could use a bit more wear.




This one also has a good bit of patina that hides from the camera.



In this case, though, I think it crosses the line into damage. A previous owner attempted touch up, but it's pretty ugly.