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08-31-24 | 06:18 AM

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jonwvara

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Bikes: 1966 Dawes Double Blue, 1976 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1975 Raleigh Sprite 27, 1980 Univega Viva Sport, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1984 Lotus Classique, 1976 Motobecane Grand Record

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Originally Posted by gugie

Exactly right. Roll out with frame blocks best you can, then fill with JB weld, let it cure then sand. JB Weld holds up to powder coat temps.

Wow, how did I not know that about JB weld and powder coat? Great to know. Maybe I will think about a refinish after all. I would kind of like to save the original chromed lugs, since the chrome is in good shape, but maybe masking them wouldn't add too much cost.

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