Originally Posted by
Wilbur76
Yes keep that original paint if you can. I’m waiting for temps to cool so I can finish teardown and clearcoat on this 89 Rockhopper. It was a bit sunfaded but all it took was a mild scrub with the abrasive side of a dishwashing sponge and cheap carwashing liquid.
BEFORE - sunfaded
AFTER - just a wash and light scrub. Ready for clearcoat.
Wow, nice. Your's is way better than mine though. Mine looks worse IRL. It's missing lots of paint under the down tube and BB and other places where I didn't show pics. At least there's no rust.