Originally Posted by RiddleOfSteel

The next step for me, before getting into the rust-affected paint, is doing a "mapping out" of where I'd be willing to start paint / show chrome on the bike. The clean edge of the tape closest to the dropouts is that point. Some very small imperfections or corrosion specks I have allowed, at least at this point. I'd like to show as much chrome as possible, within my aesthetic standards and goals, so I am starting at this point to give myself options, and can "shrink" the chrome "window" if need be. Note that there is no symmetry at this point. That will come later.

Obviously my thoughts on the fork lend themselves to basically leaving the dropouts chrome and painting the entirety of the blades. That could include the crown as well, making the fork having the most (chrome) to "lose" in this restorative effort.


I may be favoring the drive side chain stay's chrome a touch, but it's a justified position. I'd like to keep it for tradition's sake. Thankfully the non-drive side has good chrome, so I can do symmetrical "socks" if I want.


Frame and fork all together, which will help the brainstorming process. I will create a few inspiration/reference image collages later tonight so you can get an idea of what I'm considering, but for now, feel free to weigh in with past Medicis as precedent, chrome treatment of frames of this era, etc.