1994 P7 build thread

[Thias]

I would go as far as to say they are definitely not anodized. Ano parts have this kind of metal shine to them that these cantis just don't have. I say its powdercoat.

 

[Kell]

sorry, if ive missed this, but how are you stripping the frame? and what finish are you going to apply?

I tried using the kitchen foil method I've read about on here, but to be honest I felt like the whole of Retrobike was playing a joke on me as I couldn't get it to do anything.

As such, I'm using sandpaper. 240 to get the lacquer off then 400 and 600 to polish. Then autosol.

It probably needs a finer grade too to really bring it out, but I'll make that decision once I've taken it all down.

The plan is to look at the frame once done and then think about getting it replated with nickel or simply lacquered.

 

[Kell]

Probably the last update for a while as funds are tight.

Debating whether to get it nickel coated or lacquered. Need to get prices for both and see.

Only the chainstays left to polish though.

 

[enc]

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Good progress !!
I've been after one of these for ages and finally picked up a very scruffy one at weekend. Still not ridden it yet to get a feel for it ...so haven't decided what direction to go with it.

 

[Kell]

I've not ridden it since about '99, but I'm still friends with the guy I bought it off and his first comment when he saw I was 'doing it up' was "I loved that bike".

Steel is real. As they used to say.

 

[k-rod]

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Well, I can't help but comment, that for an 'inexperienced' person ... you're most certainly doing a thorough job, and the parts you've re-worked are looking terrific!

 

[enc]

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Yeah steel does ride nice ... And surprisingly light weight.

Just read through your thread again ... I was a bit shocked to read you used 240 grit paper ... Surprised you didn't take the nickel playing off with that !??
I'm going to start with 600 and still have resavations about that.... What is the silver foil technique you mentioned ?

I have a contact for graphics if needed.

 

[Kell]

I wanted to go in with the least aggressive method possible to begin with, but I couldn't see the 600 grit actually taking the lacquer off.

The thread I was inspired by was a guy called Dossa who's still on here. It was long time ago, but the thread's still viewable.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=185784

The end result looks great.

 

[enc]

I wanted to go in with the least aggressive method possible to begin with, but I couldn't see the 600 grit actually taking the lacquer off.

The thread I was inspired by was a guy called Dossa who's still on here. It was long time ago, but the thread's still viewable.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=185784

The end result looks great.

i tried a section with tin foil ... next to useless for me

 

[Kell]

I wanted to go in with the least aggressive method possible to begin with, but I couldn't see the 600 grit actually taking the lacquer off.

The thread I was inspired by was a guy called Dossa who's still on here. It was long time ago, but the thread's still viewable.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=185784

The end result looks great.

i tried a section with tin foil ... next to useless for me

I literally couldn't get it to do anything. The only slight difference it made was where the lacquer had already worn through.

Hence why I thought it might like being the apprentice that gets told to go to the workshop for a long stand, or tartan paint.