Originally Posted by
dddd
For the touch-ups, I would mix different colors of Testors paint a few drops at a time in a thimble-sized vessel.
Then use a toothpick instead of a brush. Allow each droplet of paint to flow to the inside edges of each chip, but absolutely do not overlap the paint past the edges of the defect, which would only make the defect larger and much more conspicuous.
A second coat of each touch-up is an opportunity to adjust your color blend, so keep track of how many drops of each color went into your first paint mix.
I don't recall ever seeing a UO14 before, I'm assuming the bike is 14 speed?
Anyway, Peugeot was always good at making their basic models feel lively on the road, especially from 1979 onward.
It looks like all Japanese components(?) but I,m wondering where the frame was made. Looks like 1989 or so(?).
Thanks DD, That's a great idea to use the toothpick and just cover the chip area. I did not know that and would have splattered it on with reckless abandon. Someone else mentioned Testors paints so will see if any hobby shops are open.
When Peugeot licensed their bikes to be made & sold In N. America they chose Canada, Montreal (which makes sense) and that's where this bike was made and sold. It's a 12 speed but the cassette I bought is 7 speed and just not using the large cog.
Yes all Japanese components and the frame is Reynolds butted steel, made in England. The original wheels were Rigida but the rear room had a significant warp so that's what started my need to refurbish.