Is it really a no no to repaint?

ya or nay to re coat a frame


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High Gear

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The 1985 I just found is mostly original, except the fork. It would be really nice to re powder coat this frame. I have seen some say it will rune the value of the bike. How many of you vote ya or nay to re coat?

BTW, may you all have a healthy, happy merry Christmas and New Year!

Cheers to a Great forum too!
 

nader

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well, I think it depends on the current condition of the frame. Please show us first some pictures.

wish also happy merry Christmas.
 

chefmiguel

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If your plan is to keep it for as long as you can and intend to ride it, I say do what makes you happy. If you plan on flipping it, I really doubt you would make any real money off it after the respray.
 

High Gear

New member
well, I think it depends on the current condition of the frame. Please show us first some pictures.

wish also happy merry Christmas.


I repainted the stem and polished the frame. Got it all back together today. I will post some close-up pics tomorrow. See what you guys think. I think this bike is still sporting the original foam Grab-On grips!
 

High Gear

New member
NO! ..because it still looks very nice.

If it were mine, I would leave it as is. But it's your FAT and it should please you with your desired finish. ;)


Thanks nader. I will keep it as it is. Like I said. The paint looks better after some polishing compound, and the color has grown on me. I guess this was a special order color and not a stock one. All the better for me to preserve it.
 
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