1 picture of the most beautiful paint/powdercoat job you've ever seen or had.
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12-24-22, 10:43 AM
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Whoops, sent pictures without text. The Mercian was refinished about 1985 at Cyclery North, Chicago. I liked the look so much I had my Waterford done in the same style. Bill
12-24-22, 11:26 AM
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My last acquisition, the1992 CT Wallis in the very rarely seen 731 OS race tubing
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12-24-22, 01:46 PM
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Gillott in Chrysler "Turbine Bronze" completed by Franklin Frames.
Very thin gold lug lining.
Custom repro transfers by Gus Salmon.
Very thin gold lug lining.
Custom repro transfers by Gus Salmon.
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Originally Posted by Roger M
I've seen a bunch nicer, but this is my nicest paint job. Some shade of green Imron from 1979.
It seems to be a West coast favorite, my Gordon and several other lefties wear it.
12-24-22, 02:28 PM
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12-24-22, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by merziac
12-24-22, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by georges1
Thanks, I corrected it
12-25-22, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy_K
For powder coat, I've got my Motobecane Grand Jubilé by Groody Bros.
12-25-22, 12:24 PM
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Here is my favorite wet repaint [Flickr album here], though I have two others (simpler, but technically equal) done by my favorite local shop:
To my embarrassment, still hanging up waiting to be built; I look at it (with some regret) almost every day.
To my embarrassment, still hanging up waiting to be built; I look at it (with some regret) almost every day.
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Originally Posted by Charles Wahl
Here is my favorite wet repaint [Flickr album here], though I have two others (simpler, but technically equal) done by my favorite local shop:
To my embarrassment, still hanging up waiting to be built; I look at it (with some regret) almost every day.
To my embarrassment, still hanging up waiting to be built; I look at it (with some regret) almost every day.
12-25-22, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Charles Wahl
Boy, that is impressive powder coat! Where are Groody Bros.? Gotta be PNW, no?
https://groodybros.com/
12-25-22, 06:48 PM
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If the sky's the limit...
Velocolour...
https://www.velocolour.com/colnago-fade-of-club
Noah did this Colnago for me. His work is otherworldly.
https://www.velocolour.com/colnago-fade-of-club
Noah did this Colnago for me. His work is otherworldly.
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I know most of these are professional paint or powder coat jobs, but I was happy with how my Fuji came out using spray cans. If I do another one, I'll lay on the clear a little heavier and let it cure over the winter. It still looks good after two summers of riding.
Fuji S12-S LTD
Fuji S12-S LTD
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Originally Posted by merziac
No worries, I missed it too, I think the OP was asking for "best of the best" which of course is subjective and different for us all.
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Originally Posted by Pompiere
I know most of these are professional paint or powder coat jobs, but I was happy with how my Fuji came out using spray cans. If I do another one, I'll lay on the clear a little heavier and let it cure over the winter. It still looks good after two summers of riding.
Your results look really good.
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12-26-22, 02:19 AM
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This is probably the best I have or at least my favorite. It is a powder job that isn't perfect but pops for me. I regret not having a coat of clear over the decals as the powder is a little dull in places.
I may do a riff on |this for a Mexico frame waiting after a Grandis is done. Really not sure what to do about the Grandis.
I may do a riff on |this for a Mexico frame waiting after a Grandis is done. Really not sure what to do about the Grandis.
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There's this color, it's a dark/brownish/black with pearl that McDonalds has custom mixed for their light poles. without being clear coated it's ok but dull, but when clear coated it is an amazingly beautiful color. Considering having my Schwinn Torpedo f/f done in that.
Picture will follow if I do.
Picture will follow if I do.
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Originally Posted by seypat
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The '84 Eddy Merckx Pro SLX done for me by Jack Trumbull at Franklin Frames in 2019. Full re-chrome and respray. Fine pearl reflects in the sunlight. It's stunning.
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Originally Posted by Schweinhund
If it needs spark plugs, you're doing it wrong....
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