Have now changed this thread to a restoration thread from the initial enquiry about removing lacquer from the frame.
Perhaps a mod could move this to the pre 97 readers bikes section...
Update is on page 2...
Being the lucky chap I am, I have dropped on a 1994 Marin Team Issue...
It was going to be a splitter, but following a homage to the cave from Marc Twotone, he has convinced me that this has project written all over it! (thanks Marc! )
The finish on the frame seems to be anodized covered in lacquer... The lacquer has broken down in places giving the frame a mottled look.
There are also plenty of small rust spots... but that's another story.
Does anyone know a method for removing the lacquer without damaging the anodizing... Alternatively, does anyone know a firm that can re-anodize the entire frame in the original silvery bronze colour...
Early days, but build would be as close to original spec as possible...
We live in exciting times.... getting my buzz for higher end Marins back!!
Perhaps a mod could move this to the pre 97 readers bikes section...
Update is on page 2...
Being the lucky chap I am, I have dropped on a 1994 Marin Team Issue...
It was going to be a splitter, but following a homage to the cave from Marc Twotone, he has convinced me that this has project written all over it! (thanks Marc! )
The finish on the frame seems to be anodized covered in lacquer... The lacquer has broken down in places giving the frame a mottled look.
There are also plenty of small rust spots... but that's another story.
Does anyone know a method for removing the lacquer without damaging the anodizing... Alternatively, does anyone know a firm that can re-anodize the entire frame in the original silvery bronze colour...
Early days, but build would be as close to original spec as possible...
We live in exciting times.... getting my buzz for higher end Marins back!!