Originally Posted by Erik
My precious old Chesini frame is starting to show some rust on the horizontal and vertical chainstay's. I'm a bit worried this will be the end of my frame. The paint in these areas is also damaged quite badly and flakes off very easily. Is there a way to save my frame without stripping the paint entirely? I really don't want to remove the paint because it is what makes the bike so special. I added some pictures for you to see!
If the paint is flaking off easily, I think that it's done.
I don't know about the Netherlands, but in the US there are a few bicycle refinishing specialty firms that can restore your bike's finish, complete with decals, to as-new condition. They do an excellent job, but they don't come cheap.