Color Matching a Motobecane
08-24-11, 08:04 AM
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Color Matching a Motobecane
Just picked up an '84 Jubilee Sport. Haven't decided what level of refurb i will be doing on it. its a size larger than i normally ride, so I will likely pass it on at some point.
I was wondering how or where i would find comparable paint for it, if i decided to do a more in-depth restoration of it. I was thinking of at least painting the headtube, where the plastic color coat is peeling off, pulling off whats left of the Motobecane plastic letter logo on the top tube, and removing the already peeling chainstay protector. I kind of like the patina on the rest of the bike, though .
so where could i find a color to match the headtube and would it stand out too much as the only repainted item?
btw... wow, this is one smooth bike, like riding on glass.
I was wondering how or where i would find comparable paint for it, if i decided to do a more in-depth restoration of it. I was thinking of at least painting the headtube, where the plastic color coat is peeling off, pulling off whats left of the Motobecane plastic letter logo on the top tube, and removing the already peeling chainstay protector. I kind of like the patina on the rest of the bike, though .
so where could i find a color to match the headtube and would it stand out too much as the only repainted item?
btw... wow, this is one smooth bike, like riding on glass.
08-24-11, 02:32 PM
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Now THAT is freaking dope. I have a C. 1981 Super Mirage and I love it. Is that Reynolds tubing?
08-24-11, 02:46 PM
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Colombus Cro-Mo Tubing. Same exact frame as that year's Grand Jubilee. Like i said not my size, and will likely hit CL soon.
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