cheers mate the colour (luckily!) is a stock RAL colour code. (I'll be able to find it again with some hunting for anyone who needs it) After stripping the paint off I got it re powdercoated @ a motorbike powdercoaters. cost? £30.
cranks & rear mech were both hand polished (previously rough as hell!)
Its a long process starting from scratch, but altogether more rewarding in the end
Decided to revert the contest back to monthly, so it looks like Scant's FRO has taken the prize for October. A deserved winner. As well as the glory you also win a 1 1/4" flexstem ! Just in time for Christmas too.