For some time I have wanted to try this for a more classic look. I've liked what I've seen on threads here The Retrogrouch: Give 'Em a Good Shellacking here https://vintagebicycle.wordpress.com...itive-version/ and here https://velo-orange.com/pages/shella...r-tape-a-guide but did not want to start an expensive trial-and-error process with various cloth tapes and different shellacs. Finally gave it a try on a Peugeot PX80, tying to end up with something on the bars that would match or complement the orange highlights in the decals. A couple of pictures, including a sample of the tape before being shellacked, are below, and am happy with the results. This is orange Newbaum's tape, with two coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye amber shellac. The pre-mixed shellac dried just fine, and as it did not darken as much as I expected (a relief!) I may add a third coat.

Am interested in other folks experiences and what combinations of tape and shellac gave you a particular color result, as I'd like to try this again!