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Originally Posted by Giacomo 1
(Post 20672246)
I think you have to tell us what the bike will be used for. Are you going for a city commuter that will be locked up to a rack or pole? If so, leave it alone, ride it, and let it rust away. It would probably takes years to turn to dust.
Aesthetics are important to me and I wouldn't ride a bike or own one in this shape. Not trying to be a snob(I hope!), its just MHO. I'd rather spend more on a decent condition frame than go through the hassles of painting, touching-up or powder coating. So that said, I would likely powder coat the frame to make it presentable. |
Originally Posted by clasher
(Post 20672716)
You could also get some gold or other colour paint and go for something along the idea of Kintsugi and not worry about having to try and match the original paint, more than likely touch-ups will stand out so might as well make it stand out :)
I'm going to scratch my head for a while trying to decide how to apply this technique/philosophy to bicycles. Brent |
I voted for number 2. There are so many spots that it might look worse if you try to match the paint. I’ve done the clear nail polish before, I like that option. |
Wrap it in black tape like a nyc messenger and go ride the bike🤙 |
I'd repaint. I like the powder coat idea as well. It's just too chipped and abraded. Novel idea to cover the holes with contrast. might look pretty danged nice.
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1. Powder coat for less than $150
2. Rattle can for less than $50 I don't understand the "the lug lines will be ruined if you powder coat" that I often read. You're going to the wrong powder coater if you get that. I submit for your approval: https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...072614a709.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cda0031237.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...bbc1e3429b.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c647679882.jpg |
^ All ruined, clearly :(
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Ugh! Hideous! I must cast my gaze elsewhere lest my vision be harmed! Any treatment or direction you choose is the right one. At minimum you can blend the chips in with the paint and just wax the frame, and that will look great, or you can go whole hog and strip and powder, or spray bomb, or gun blueing, but in the end the bike will look cared for. An object that’s been cared for in a competent manner, or at least done with care if not competence, will nearly always look better. |
Just clean and wax or whatever and ride that sucker. Heck, the chips are so evenly distributed they almost look like they belong.
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Originally Posted by Giacomo 1
(Post 20672246)
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Aesthetics are important to me and I wouldn't ride a bike or own one in this shape. Not trying to be a snob(I hope!), its just MHO. Thinkin' I'll just hack off the hanger and make it a fixie. |
Originally Posted by vintagerando
(Post 20675571)
Snobby, gosh no. Gotta maintain your cred', totally dude. I mean, what will the hipsters think if I ride up on a 50 year old, hand-made classic, with gorgeous lugs and it has rust on it?
Thinkin' I'll just hack off the hanger and make it a fixie. But yeah, making that a fixie is a great idea dude. Should have been in your poll. |
Paint is there to protect the metal from the rust, so yes paint it.
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Originally Posted by gugie;20673461
1. Powder coat for less than $150
2. Rattle can for less than $50 Snip I don't like touch up unless I have a really good match. The team miyata I just got has non matching touchup and it looks worse that if it just had clear nail or touch up on it |
Do what you like, eh? Personally I do what I can to get ‘em decent while remaining as lazy as possible. In this case I think I’d touch up and go. I mean, you already took the time to treat the rust, right? What’s another couple hours with a brush? As for presentability, to any snobs I would present the ability to kiss my arse. That said, I reserve the right to throw all of the above out the window at any time. |
Rustoleum Rust Reformer
Rustoleum Rust Reformer, in the 8 ounce non-aerosol container, would protect the steel and give you time to consider options:
https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-78...dp/B000BZZ56S/ One coat will neutralize the metal and stop the rust. A second application provides a protective layer and can serve as the final coat. You can paint over the result with an oil-base color to match the original. |
I generally prefer to conserve a frame using Owatrol - a rust primer - to prevent further corrosion.
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It is a beater. Mask the threads and spray it with clear lacquer from a rattle can. $5 and some labor to prevent (ok slow down) future rust. That is what I did with my Raleigh Super course.
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