update to:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...questions.html
I had a friend who does auto body work paint it. I'm pretty happy.
I have the decals but am nervous about putting them on.
I'm even more nervous about putting on the metal cable guides and stuff, but I'm going to ride it, it's not a museum piece.
By the way, is there any backing to use on those guides to keep them from scratching too much?
Downtube before:
Downtube after:
Looking at the photos, they look a little different in shade, but I'm happy with it. I gave him the DuPont codes, gave the frame to him still painted, and he said he mixed and accounted for some yellowing over the years and this is what he came up with. Again, I like it. I told him just get close and I'll be fine and I think he exceeded my expectations. And btw, he did all the sandblasting and paint removal and metal prep.