Originally Posted by
dlittledlite
Thank you thats exactly the information I was wondering... but couldn't put in the right words. Consequences of me not getting much sleep last night. That answers my stem question, now... should I paint, and what do I need to know before I do?
Strip the frame of all parts and remove the seatpost too, just in case it's stuck (or something). Don't paint any of the parts and definitely don't ask if it's worth $400 or so should you decide to sell.
You might want to sand the old paint off as well. Automotive paint that's baked on (you can use quartz lights to bake if you do it carefully and responsibly) will show best. Hard on the lungs though, so you might consider a professionals help with that.
Danny