Oh, d' Italia... That must be the problem.

My old Colnago Super did the same thing. It likely had a factory repaint years before I got it. And, the paint was probably pretty good for 30 years or so, then it just went bad... very bad.

I think the paint crazing must have happened during my time in Missouri, with two factors. The possibility of road salt exposure, and some extreme heat (or heat/cold cycles).

A few things you might look at. Incompatible paints for various layers. Was there any painting over paint?

Bad surface prep. Clean, dry rust free bare metal.

Too thick of paint layers.



I thought the instructions was to always wait until 90% dry, then recoat. But, if too thick, apparently it is recommended to let it completely dry, then scuff before the next coat.