SJX426 Not sure when that started. I re-decaled this - using decals Gus Salmon provided. I added it, thought it was pretty cool - he seems to think Colnago was pretty loose about when they started that. So I added it in.
repechage my process for old paint is to do a wet sand with 2000 and then 3000, making sure I stay in the clear coat, not the base. In this case, Gus recommends clear over the water slide decals, so I did a light clear, then did the sanding about 48 hours later. Then, a couple of grades of meguiar polish and buff. Came out pretty good, I think.
Went for the first ride today. It's been about 35 years since I rode my old Superissimo - I forgot how smooth a ride this bike can give. It was really great, and a great day to ride here in Colorado. A bit of wind, but that's good as I am preparing for my annual "Where the hell is Maybell" ride in my old hometown, and it's always windy up there!