Clean up of frame

On Jul 6, 1:34 pm, Brendo <[email protected]> wrote:
> Currently I'm the leading bidder on a fine steed (http://www.tiny.cc/KcVho
> ).
>
> Size looks to be no issue, as I'm bigger than the average bear.
>
> The paint job is another issue. Given that it is likely to be an all
> round bike (fitness rides plus a shop chariot) I figure I'll go over
> it in a matte black or similar. Is stripping the paint a big job?
> Should bead blasting be considered, or is it a waste of time?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Brendo

If the paint is in ok condition, just paint over it. Much easier than
stripping back to bare metal.

On Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:34:30 -0700, Brendo wrote:

> The paint job is another issue. Given that it is likely to be an all
> round bike (fitness rides plus a shop chariot) I figure I'll go over
> it in a matte black or similar. Is stripping the paint a big job?

If you're equipped (tools & skill wise) to strip the parts off, then
stripping the paint isn't a huge job. I stripped an old frame and
repainted it as a Xmas present for my wife based on the instructions here:

http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=62163

One thing I found, and can't remember if I added to that thread, is that
if you get a bit of light running you can sand it back with wet & dry,
then bring back a decent lustre by attacking it with a car polish that's a
light cut - I used Kitten #2 since it was the cheapest at K-mart.

--
Dave Hughes | [email protected]
I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory

good luck on the auction.