sparkybhp
Senior Retro Guru
I got this frame from @August Bicycles towards the end of last year, at a good price too (thanks Gav). It did have a small dent in the top tube which Gav filled with brazing before sending out.
Screen grab from original ad.
I shelved it for a good while waiting for better weather as I knew I’d have to paint it. Wasn’t sure whether to do the whole frame or not but in the end decided against it as I wanted to keep as much of the original paint and decals as possible.
In the end I’ve sanded the whole frame and then painted the top tube blended into the rest of the frame in a graphite grey colour. Subtle but different enough from the purple so it doesn’t clash or stand out too much.
Me and my son then applied some splatter which is an effect I love but also helps detract from the many battle scars and paint chips this frame has!
Sanded and primed.
As it is now after a coat of lacquer. Time to get it built up now..
Screen grab from original ad.
I shelved it for a good while waiting for better weather as I knew I’d have to paint it. Wasn’t sure whether to do the whole frame or not but in the end decided against it as I wanted to keep as much of the original paint and decals as possible.
In the end I’ve sanded the whole frame and then painted the top tube blended into the rest of the frame in a graphite grey colour. Subtle but different enough from the purple so it doesn’t clash or stand out too much.
Me and my son then applied some splatter which is an effect I love but also helps detract from the many battle scars and paint chips this frame has!
Sanded and primed.
As it is now after a coat of lacquer. Time to get it built up now..
