Originally Posted by
Mackers
2 p. chroom laten.
Laten=let it be/leave/remain
So leave the chrome on the 2 p (patten = drop outs poten = (fork) legs) take your pick

I'm sorry but this is nonsense.
The 2 p. (pattern) chroom or chromie (because Eddy used Dutch or French in his entries depending on his mood) is chrome right chainstay and outs.
Later (always written with a French r) means repainting the frame in Meise.