Stripping Vintage Frames: what's underneath...
07-14-09 | 01:59 PM
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Stripping Vintage Frames: what's underneath...
I am looking to strip an old steel frame. I like the look of raw steel that has been clear-coated. Will there be a difference between what shows if I strip it myself or have it blasted at a shop? Also, there are always ads for powdercoat removal where I live, and I see that it's cheaper to have a non-powdercoat paint job stripped, what are the differences between the two and when did powdercoat technology come into the picture?
Lots of questions. Thanks for any advice you might have.
Lots of questions. Thanks for any advice you might have.
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07-14-09 | 02:29 PM
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"try and get rid of the chrome"
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72 Frejus (for sale), Holdsworth Record (for sale), special CNC & Gitane Interclub / 74 Italvega NR (for sale) / c80 French / 82 Raleigh Intl MkII f&f (for sale)/ 83 Trek 620 (for sale)/ 84 Bruce Gordon Chinook (for sale)/ 85 Ron Cooper / 87 Centurion IM MV (for sale) / 03 Casati Dardo / 08 BF IRO / 09 Dogma FPX / 09 Giant TCX0 / 10 Vassago Fisticuff
07-15-09 | 05:36 AM
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Hey, I am about to receive a 1974 Raleigh International. I am going to build it up, ride it for a few months, and if it is the one, I am going to strip it and repaint it. If not, I'll keep the original paint and pass it on to a vintage lover who will keep it in its true form.
The bike has chrome dropouts and fork, and I know that it's not worth it to try and get rid of the chrome, but I am wondering what is going to be underneath the paint on the rest of the bike. I really like the look of raw frames that have been clear-coated, like you see on some of the Rivendells. Will there be a difference between what shows if I strip it myself or have it blasted at a shop? Also, there are always ads for powdercoat removal where I live, and I see that it's cheaper to have a non-powdercoat paint job stripped, what are the differences between the two and when did powdercoat technology come into the picture?
Lots of questions. Thanks for any advice you might have.
The bike has chrome dropouts and fork, and I know that it's not worth it to try and get rid of the chrome, but I am wondering what is going to be underneath the paint on the rest of the bike. I really like the look of raw frames that have been clear-coated, like you see on some of the Rivendells. Will there be a difference between what shows if I strip it myself or have it blasted at a shop? Also, there are always ads for powdercoat removal where I live, and I see that it's cheaper to have a non-powdercoat paint job stripped, what are the differences between the two and when did powdercoat technology come into the picture?
Lots of questions. Thanks for any advice you might have.
Scott
