Originally Posted by the pope
Is the clearcoat only there to protect the stickers? How tough is chrome versus paint or powdercoat? Is there a chemistry major in the house?
Yes, the clearcoat is only there for the decals. As far as my research & question asking is concerned chrome is far superior to paint, but I'm no chemist. The only drawback to chrome is that it only comes in one color.
Originally Posted by KirbyxKamikaze
I've been using the ace brand adhesive remover for a couple hours now removing decals and its amazing. First off it looks soooo much better, i've just been taking off all of the clear coat everywhere and the decals and it is...making me cry im so happy, well, not really, but still.
Time consuming but worth it.
I told you you'd love it. It's like a whole new bike. Even the most hardened Pista naysayer has got to give the nude Pista props. Components aside, for a non-luged frame the Pista is quite beautiful. Great geometry, and....soooo......shiiiiiny.....