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Bikes: Miyata 610(66cm), GT Vantara Hybrid (64cm), Nishiki International (64cm), Peugeot rat rod (62 cm), Trek 800 Burning Man helicopter bike, Bob Jackson frame (to be restored?) plus a never ending stream of neglected waifs from the Bike exchange.
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before I stripped the frame I would try a clear coat over the existing paint. If it was originally a lacquer job a lacquer clear would probably make many of the small scratches disappear It will disolve the paint underneath and blend into it. . If it is enamel , Rustoleum makes an automotive clear spray can which I have used successfully many times . The trick is to strip everything off the frame, clean it meticulously , rub out with white polishing compound to remove ground in dirt and scuffs, wear rubber gloves so your greasy fingers never touch the paint. Heat the can under a hot water tap to get the contents blood temp then spray carefully and let dry in the sun for as long as you can. 1-2 wks preferably.