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Builder's Corner Restoration and preservation. Keep them running in perfect shape. What size is your bottom bracket? |
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New to the forum...
Would like to paint my 90 Grello Yo Eddy and 90 Monster. Is there a definitive list of preferred painters and places to secure acceptable repo decals? Powder or liquid? I don't want to go into this half hearted, and be sorry later. I have gone down this path - with some disappointment - on a few Ritchey restos. Last edited by tvcreative; June 21st, 2010 at 10:38 PM. |
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I'm saving my nickels for John at Hubcap Cycles to paint my 92 Yo. He comes highly recommended from Rody.
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What does he charge? My '90 Yo Eddy is due for paint. I just bought some original decals from a guy in Germany.
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'87 Kicker, '88 Wicked, '89 Team Comp, '89 Wicked, '90 Yo Eddy, '92 Monster, '94 Yo Eddy,'97 Yo Betty, '97 Chris Chance Road Bike '99 Yo Eddy |
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I had a bunch of stuff quoted (dimpled top tube, stuck seat post, etc.) so my quote would be off. I can say his price was VERY reasonable compared to other vendors I contacted. I also like the fact he has a steady flow of Fat Chance resto. work on his table.
Rody was my first choice but he's super busy for small jobs. Hit him up here...John Upcraft <jgupcraft@gmail.com> |
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Thank you to those who have responded re: paint recommendations
Is D&D in still in the business of painting? I am afraid I don't know enough about the legacy of fat chance and their former suppliers etc. I have worked with Cycle ART a million years ago...and had some forks painted at Spectrum in Co Springs...but the outcome was just so so.... maybe I shouldn't have opted for the cheapest route in their many offerings. |
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Take a peek at the thread started by Settemarche reference his Slim build. He sent his frame back to Tom Kellog for a masterful spray. I've seen it in person and let me tell you the work is impeccable.
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I pretty sure D&D is still around, San Lorenzo,CA.
Also, Joe Bell in San Diego, and Carl at Vicious Cycles in NY. |
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I had Spectrum Powderworks do a custom powder coat on a Carl Strong Custom Ti hardtail about 5 years ago. It was crazy expensive but the end results was gorgeous. They did a custom Hawaiian shirt pattern for me. They scanned a photo of a classic Hibiscus shirt that I had and then custom designed the powdercoat including etching the bare Ti on the seat and chain stays. I think it is perfect but it cost more than a new mid range hardtail so it is not for everyone.
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