How to clean up an old frame and save it from rusting?
08-30-10, 12:32 AM
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How to clean up an old frame and save it from rusting?
I have a 1966 Schwinn Paramount P13 that was my fathers. It was my first "real" bicycle that I ever did any group riding with.
It's beautiful...yellow frame, chrome Nervex lugs, red pin striping, Campy equipped (I'll get the pictures up soon, I promise!).
Anyhow, it's got a lot of patina. Even though the pin striping as worn and faded in many places, the chrome cleaned up BEAUTIFULLY and it really pops. I'm wondering what/how to best "bring back" the paint (decals are in fair condition as well) and preserve it so that it doesn't end up rusting over the years.
There's a few spots where the paint has been chipped off, leaving only bare steel.
I'm thinking a good cleaning, some polishing compound, and then followed by a professionally applied clear coat that's NOT glossy (if one exists).
Anyone have any other suggestions? I've considered having the entire frame/fork repainted but then it looses all it's beautiful wear marks.
Thanks!
Andy
It's beautiful...yellow frame, chrome Nervex lugs, red pin striping, Campy equipped (I'll get the pictures up soon, I promise!).
Anyhow, it's got a lot of patina. Even though the pin striping as worn and faded in many places, the chrome cleaned up BEAUTIFULLY and it really pops. I'm wondering what/how to best "bring back" the paint (decals are in fair condition as well) and preserve it so that it doesn't end up rusting over the years.
There's a few spots where the paint has been chipped off, leaving only bare steel.
I'm thinking a good cleaning, some polishing compound, and then followed by a professionally applied clear coat that's NOT glossy (if one exists).
Anyone have any other suggestions? I've considered having the entire frame/fork repainted but then it looses all it's beautiful wear marks.
Thanks!
Andy
08-30-10, 05:42 AM
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Photos please! Generally speaking, the clean, polish, and wax route is the best way to go.
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Okay, pictures as promised! Obviously just the stripped frame in these pics, I forgot to take before pictures with the components still on!
08-31-10, 08:33 AM
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You've got a Paramount! Nice. Extra cool that it was your dad's. Type this into Google, "oxalic acid site:bikeforums.net". Oxalic acid will bring that headset back to life. I agree with the clean, polish and wax approach. It's got a cool patina to it.
Nice Murphys reference in your handle.
Nice Murphys reference in your handle.
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Great bike! I especially like the lug detailing and Olympic rings decal.
Be sure to check out Randy Jawa's excellent "My Ten Speeds" site with lots of helpful info on prepping/restoring a frame:
https://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe...t_Contents.htm
Be sure to check out Randy Jawa's excellent "My Ten Speeds" site with lots of helpful info on prepping/restoring a frame:
https://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe...t_Contents.htm
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You've got a Paramount! Nice. Extra cool that it was your dad's. Type this into Google, "oxalic acid site:bikeforums.net". Oxalic acid will bring that headset back to life. I agree with the clean, polish and wax approach. It's got a cool patina to it.
Nice Murphys reference in your handle.
Nice Murphys reference in your handle.
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