I saved this abandoned bike from scrap. It had been been on R&R (rusting & rotting) for more than a year on a construction site. It was covered with a nasty layer of cement and hard dried concrete spots. Tyres were completely gone. The original colour was nearly visible.
It now is a nice bike with 26 inch wheels (new tyres) and a 3 x 6 speed. The only part I bought is the "chain disk" and the yellow "champion" sticker set.
I did the paint job myself (frame, handle bar, fenders, rack). I applied a high quality polyurethane liquid paint (black + blue). using an air-brush.
All parts happened to be in perfect condition after refurbishing and polishing.
My 13 year old son rides this bike.