The "Before And After" Thread
01-17-21 | 11:20 PM
#2776
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Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 4,173
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From: San Mateo,Ca.
Bikes: TRIMMED DOWN THE HERD
Ok so here's my first attempt at painting the flutes on a seatpost. I went with masking the flutes with painters tape. Here we go.
Before
After
Big thanks xiaoman1 for the tips and advice.
Before
After
Big thanks xiaoman1 for the tips and advice.
01-18-21 | 07:05 AM
#2777
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 2,313
Likes: 1,186
From: Kips Bay, NY
Bikes: Ritchey Swiss Cross | Teesdale Kona Hot | Haro Extreme | Specialized Stumpjumper Comp | Cannondale F1000 | Shogun 1000 | Cannondale M500 | Norco Charger | Marin Muirwoods 29er | Shogun Kaze | Breezer Lightning
before
after, in the rain
after, in the sun
01-18-21 | 06:53 PM
#2778
Crawlin' up, flyin' down
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,726
Likes: 4,373
From: Democratic Peoples' Republic of Berkeley
Bikes: 1967 Paramount; 1982-ish Ron Cooper; 1978 Eisentraut "A"; two mid-1960s Cinelli Speciale Corsas; and others in various stages of non-rideability.
bikingshearer I actually did use my box cutter with a fresh blade to clean up the edges on the flutes. Thanks for pointing that out it could help another BF member attempting this. It made the edges cleaner with minimal touch up needed
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01-18-21 | 06:56 PM
#2779
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,217
Likes: 1,398
From: Pico Rivera, CA
Bikes: 1983 Basso Gap...2013 Colnago CX-1...2015 Bianchi Intenso
Lol I see it being useful for someone in the future looking into painting flutes. Hey if they come across ur razor blade/box cutter suggestion they'll be able to use it.
01-18-21 | 07:05 PM
#2780
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,134
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From: Somerville, MA and Catskill Mtns
This is essentially my technique whenever paint-filling. Either use #0000 steel wool after on the high spots, or wipe off the excess with a towel slightly dampened with mineral spirits.
01-18-21 | 07:40 PM
#2781
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Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 303
Likes: 232
Bikes: Bianchi Nyala, Bianchi Volpe, Bianchi Campione D'Italia, Trek 640, Luxus folding bike, Schwinn Speedster, Bianchi Torino, KHS Aero Sport, probably something else around here somewhere
I did a whole before-and-after blog post on my Peugeot rebuild: https://www.re-cycled.net/posts/dec-...lding-peugeot/
03-22-21 | 01:36 PM
#2783
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 320
Likes: 12
From: Central Florida
Bikes: 2010 Schwinn Madison, 1994 Kona Lava Dome, 1991 Quattro Assi, 1990 Bottecchia Team ADR SL
malcala622 is it just me or is the after pic not showing? I'm on the edge of my seat now...
03-22-21 | 02:09 PM
#2784
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,217
Likes: 1,398
From: Pico Rivera, CA
Bikes: 1983 Basso Gap...2013 Colnago CX-1...2015 Bianchi Intenso
malcala622 is it just me or is the after pic not showing? I'm on the edge of my seat now...
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03-23-21 | 05:12 AM
#2786
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Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 495
Likes: 842
From: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK
Bikes: Gitane Course, Paris Sport, Peugeot AO8, Peugeot Bretagne, Peugeot Premiere 85, Peugeot Premiere 86, Peugeot ANC Halfords Team Replica, Peugeot Festina Team Replica, Motobecane Grand Sport, Motobecane Super 15, Raleigh Pro Race, Raleigh Stratos, BSA
1987 ANC-Halfords Team Replica Peugeot
Before
After
Before
After
03-23-21 | 08:29 AM
#2788
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 10,287
Likes: 9,797
From: Utah
Bikes: Paletti,Pinarello Monviso,Duell Vienna,Giordana XL Super,Lemond Maillot Juane.& custom,PDG Paramount,Fuji Opus III,Davidson Impulse,Pashley Guv'nor,Evans,Fishlips,Y-Foil,Softride, Tetra Pro, CAAD8 Optimo,
I guess I can add more of the recent stuff:
Ochsner SL model:
Ochsner SL with wobbly wheels and other issues
Wheels serviced, new cables & housings, seatpost, saddle, bars, stem, pedals, tires/tubes. No test ride yet as it keeps snowing.
Davidson Impulse:
No front wheel, paint looked trashed, neither shifter worked, rusted chain, etc....
Paint almost mint after polish, new wheels, all parts serviced, shifters brought back to life, seatpost, saddle, pedals, chain, BB, tires/tubes, bottle cages. One of my top favs on the road.
1985 Martelly built SL tubed racer:
Good shape other than peeling decals and old school tape, computer.
Decals removed, all parts updated other than the crank, crank, seatpost, stem, handlebars, saddle. total rocket now!
Team Fuji:
Local find, dirty and gummed up.
Totally clean and service. Beautiful bike that I enjoyed fixing up and then moving on to a happy new owner.
Wayne Evans (Denver builder) custom bike:
Not bad, great price, mismash of parts. Custom built for a Paris Brevet Paris by a 3 time RAAM winner. Blue paint chewed up bad by chain drop/slap.
Had the blue paint redone, left the rest to preserve the unique logo and such. Rebuilt with a very nice Dura Ace 7700 setup and some Mavic wheels. True joy on the road but not what I would call quick handling in the front. I do have blue matching bottle cages on it with "oil slick" bolts that match well to the tricolor frame.
Ochsner SL model:
Ochsner SL with wobbly wheels and other issues
Wheels serviced, new cables & housings, seatpost, saddle, bars, stem, pedals, tires/tubes. No test ride yet as it keeps snowing.
Davidson Impulse:
No front wheel, paint looked trashed, neither shifter worked, rusted chain, etc....
Paint almost mint after polish, new wheels, all parts serviced, shifters brought back to life, seatpost, saddle, pedals, chain, BB, tires/tubes, bottle cages. One of my top favs on the road.
1985 Martelly built SL tubed racer:
Good shape other than peeling decals and old school tape, computer.
Decals removed, all parts updated other than the crank, crank, seatpost, stem, handlebars, saddle. total rocket now!
Team Fuji:
Local find, dirty and gummed up.
Totally clean and service. Beautiful bike that I enjoyed fixing up and then moving on to a happy new owner.
Wayne Evans (Denver builder) custom bike:
Not bad, great price, mismash of parts. Custom built for a Paris Brevet Paris by a 3 time RAAM winner. Blue paint chewed up bad by chain drop/slap.
Had the blue paint redone, left the rest to preserve the unique logo and such. Rebuilt with a very nice Dura Ace 7700 setup and some Mavic wheels. True joy on the road but not what I would call quick handling in the front. I do have blue matching bottle cages on it with "oil slick" bolts that match well to the tricolor frame.
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04-06-21 | 09:46 AM
#2789
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Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 2,929
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From: Long Island, NY
Bikes: Trek 800 x 2, Schwinn Heavy Duti, Schwinn Traveler, Schwinn Le Tour Luxe, Schwinn Continental, Cannondale M400 and Lambert, Schwinn Super Sport
As bought:
This is from the ad. Notice the front rim. This bike was garden art for some time before it was posted for sale.
The original Force-40 brakes were replaces with linear pull V-brakes.
This is from the ad. Notice the front rim. This bike was garden art for some time before it was posted for sale.
The original Force-40 brakes were replaces with linear pull V-brakes.
04-06-21 | 05:30 PM
#2790
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 23,566
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
As I found it on Facebook Marketplace:
Now.....
The seller had the original Rolls saddle, so I used that. I replaced the seatpost, stem, and bar with ones more suited to me, and got rid of the hideous chartreuse bar tape. Apart from that, it was just cleaning, polishing, repacking the headset, bottom bracket, and hubs, and new cables, housing, and tires. Oh, and one black rubber nub, for the front brake pivot bolt.
Now.....
The seller had the original Rolls saddle, so I used that. I replaced the seatpost, stem, and bar with ones more suited to me, and got rid of the hideous chartreuse bar tape. Apart from that, it was just cleaning, polishing, repacking the headset, bottom bracket, and hubs, and new cables, housing, and tires. Oh, and one black rubber nub, for the front brake pivot bolt.
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04-14-21 | 06:30 PM
#2793
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Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 19
Likes: 10
From: Toronto
04-14-21 | 06:37 PM
#2794
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Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 4,217
Likes: 1,398
From: Pico Rivera, CA
Bikes: 1983 Basso Gap...2013 Colnago CX-1...2015 Bianchi Intenso
Maybe just a scuffing with 0000 steel wool and then cleaning with quips and rubbing alcohol. I used Testors enamel paint and #2 paint brushes.
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04-14-21 | 06:39 PM
#2795
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Joined: Oct 2020
Posts: 39
Likes: 41
From: Richmond VA
Bikes: 1960s Roberts Cycles Track Bike, 2006 EAI bareknuckle, 2020 6ku urban track, random others built and sold between
04-15-21 | 11:31 AM
#2797
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Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 19
Likes: 10
From: Toronto
04-15-21 | 02:21 PM
#2798
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Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 211
Likes: 228
From: California
Bikes: 2020 Lynskey GR300, 1987 Diamondback Ascent, 1991 Skykomish Marble Point, 1994 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper M2 FS, 1992 GT Karakoram
Cheap hi-ten steel GT Palomar. Fell in love with the ride and geometry was perfect. Had to give it new life. Shame I lost the full side profile pics of it in before state.
BEFORE - Rust everywhere but nothing structural. GT saddle was nice but torn on the other side.
AFTER - Only frame and forks are original. Budget parts but rideable.
BEFORE - Rust everywhere but nothing structural. GT saddle was nice but torn on the other side.
AFTER - Only frame and forks are original. Budget parts but rideable.
04-15-21 | 02:48 PM
#2799
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Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 16,082
Likes: 9,439
From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2