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Post by Stella on Apr 8, 2014 14:17:41 GMT
I've been pondering what to do with the bike. I mean, I know that I want to have a flip flop hub, so I can go fixed or SS as that's something I haven't done yet. The more important question is: what to do with the frame. I know I wanted a bike I can just ride through London and leave somewhere locked up without having to worry it getting nicked. Then again, I feel extremely sorry for the rusty frame and think it's not good for the poor Indy. It deserved better. Respraying it would not only cost a lot, but also make it more attractive. My solution: stripping it, then putting on a clear coat and Bob's your uncle. Of course I'd need at least the head badge and seat tube decals. It's a Viscount, after all. It looks gorgeous when stripped as seen on this blog (Sean's the wonderful guy who's given me his spare Indy500 parts to use). So I think my Indy will go naked, too. Beautiful, I think. bicyclemessinaboutin.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/come-quick-joonyas-been-shot-blasted.htmlI haven't got a clue how to do it, but guess I need to strip the paint with some chemicals, or do I go to Amourtex and have them sand blast my frame? Any pointers? Stoatie? |
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Post by stoatie on Apr 8, 2014 14:59:55 GMT
For the amount of effort it took to get it stripped and sanded by hand, even then it's still not as good as a blasting. So I would say get armourtex to do it. They might even be able to apply a clearcoat powder coat. I did toy with the idea of keeping the frame stripped but decided against it. Although I did come across POR 15 Glisten which is supposed to be a clear coat that works well on bare metal. |
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Post by Stella on Apr 8, 2014 15:08:36 GMT
Cheers, Stoatie.
I just called Amourtex and they said it's 39 pounds without the protective laquer and 70 with. I'm not going to put laquer on it, but will instead wax it, as Sean described on his blog. I have rust protection here, too (some new stuff I got for free as it's a new product).
To be honest, I don't want to spend too much money on the bike. Just the bare minimum. I paid 35 for the rust bucket and just want for it to be on the roads again, without the rust.
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Post by stoatie on Apr 8, 2014 15:19:54 GMT
Is that £39 just for blasting? You should be able to get it for less that that, I think the place who coated mine would have done the blasting for £20-£25. Although I suppose you've got london prices to contend with.
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Post by Stella on Apr 8, 2014 15:25:07 GMT
Yep, that's just for blasting. Stripping and powder coating would be 70 quid. 10% off as I'm in the trade. So it'll be 35 just for the blasting. 63 for the whole lot. Hmmmmm.
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Post by whippet on Apr 8, 2014 18:39:39 GMT
Like the idea, the brazing on that stripped frame looks superb.
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Post by Stella on Apr 8, 2014 20:58:39 GMT
That's I I think, Kev. And Sean is a perfectionist. By the way: he went touring on his Indy 500 on a 700-mile trip and said it didn't let him down once. Real Viscount quality, I reckon.
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Post by Jem on Apr 8, 2014 21:21:08 GMT
That's I I think, Kev. And Sean is a perfectionist. By the way: he went touring on his Indy 500 on a 700-mile trip and said it didn't let him down once. Real Viscount quality, I reckon. I hope he changed the original front chainring / ratio? I can quite honestly say that it was fine when I was 16, but man alive it isn't good for much except the flat now (although it goes like a rocket) |
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Post by Stella on Apr 9, 2014 9:43:30 GMT
I don't think he has. But he's changed it now. :-)
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Post by 97point6 on Apr 14, 2014 5:00:08 GMT
Here are a few photos of my Viscount GP after I stripped it chemically (and with a lot of elbow grease). It was tough going, especially in the tight spots.
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Post by Stella on Apr 14, 2014 9:55:38 GMT
I can imagine that it was hard work. Hence my just handing it over to the ones with big guns.
One must admire the fillet brazing. Although I'm inclined to say that fillet-brazed frames look much better with the paint on as the neat work stands out far better.
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Post by triitout on Apr 15, 2014 4:02:46 GMT
I've been pondering what to do with the bike. I mean, I know that I want to have a flip flop hub, so I can go fixed or SS as that's something I haven't done yet. The more important question is: what to do with the frame. I know I wanted a bike I can just ride through London and leave somewhere locked up without having to worry it getting nicked. Then again, I feel extremely sorry for the rusty frame and think it's not good for the poor Indy. It deserved better. Respraying it would not only cost a lot, but also make it more attractive. My solution: stripping it, then putting on a clear coat and Bob's your uncle. Of course I'd need at least the head badge and seat tube decals. It's a Viscount, after all. It looks gorgeous when stripped as seen on this blog (Sean's the wonderful guy who's given me his spare Indy500 parts to use). So I think my Indy will go naked, too. Beautiful, I think. bicyclemessinaboutin.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/come-quick-joonyas-been-shot-blasted.htmlI haven't got a clue how to do it, but guess I need to strip the paint with some chemicals, or do I go to Amourtex and have them sand blast my frame? Any pointers? Stoatie? Stella,I would strongly encourage you to create that SS or fixed bike. I'm really enjoying my "Kiwi Aerospace" SS conversion immensely. Just let your imagination run wild, (ok not necessarily as wild as mine), but save up to do it right, not fast and you'll really enjoy the process. I think you'll get a kick and inspiration from a gal in New Jersey, Kerri Martin who is your kindred spirit and is already doing a lot of the things you've talked about doing. Check it out www.secondlifebikes.org |
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Post by Stella on Apr 15, 2014 7:47:12 GMT
Cheers, Triitout. I think I've seen his website.
I've already decided to go flip flop, just in case I don't get on with fixed. As I said, it's going to be a pub bike.
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