Recent content by Spoosbikemission

Hi! Thankyou, A company called art attack who specialise in spray painting motorbikes and helmets in Plymouth which is where I am from and they recommended someone to shot blast it :) it's come out really good!

Re: Serial no. For those who have a knowledge of Merlin's and frame dates ! :)

Re: And some more pictures .... Sorry a little love!

Re: Soooo respray happened and its beautiful....... Now I want new wheels! This is addictive. Any recommendations on hubs/rims? Collecting bits slowly all coming together :D

Stripped down all parts, patches were quite rusty so sent for a repaint. Polishing has begun!

Flint catchers should be on more bikes!!

Re: Will submit more pics soon

Thank you! I have considered getting a clear laqure over it to preserve what's there but worried about the rust and bubbling although reasonably minimal.

Plan: Turn my dads old Merlin road race bike into my commuter. Dislike seeing it sat doing nothing, I am sure he would approve to some degree :lol: . Questions: Are there any top tips, mistakes I could make easily? Are there any companies you would reccomend for reprays? It all seems really...