Gitane Track Standard project stage 1
09-13-19 | 05:44 PM
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Gitane Track Standard project stage 1
Stripping of frame nearly complete, still working on the forks. Elbow grease and a good paint stripper. Messy but efficient.
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09-13-19 | 06:46 PM
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Fun project. That looks like really neat brazing compared to my stripped bare PX-10 frame. Is there another thread documenting the procurement etc?
09-13-19 | 07:01 PM
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09-14-19 | 02:57 AM
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Looks great. Regarding finish, cleaning of oils, skin and preservation is absolutely necessary, use alcohol or acetone and then do not touch until after primer. Using etching primer is also highly recommended.
09-14-19 | 11:13 AM
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Thanks, still considering what color to go with but leaning hard toward a dark blue.
09-14-19 | 02:32 PM
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