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Archived: Restoration Tips
RESTORATION TIPS - PAINT: sprocket?!!?
posted by: tom
on 5/9/2008 at 6:22:14 AM
| i'm having trouble getting my multi-speed rear sprocket off my '68 schwinn, any help would be GREATLY appreciated |
RE:RESTORATION TIPS - PAINT: sprocket?!!?
posted by jj on 5/10/2008 at 4:22:43 AM
| Are you using a chainwhip? It's really the only way to get one off.
You might be able to bring it to your local bike shop and have them remove it. |
RESTORATION TIPS - PAINT: Primer Type
posted by: Jay
on 5/4/2008 at 11:42:08 AM
| I'm going to strip down an old bike and just prime it black. What is the best kind of primer to use? Are they all the same?
Jay |
RE:RESTORATION TIPS - PAINT: Primer Type
posted by jj on 5/5/2008 at 3:47:51 AM
| Most any spray can primer you buy in a Walmart or hardware store will be fine. |
RE:RESTORATION TIPS - PAINT: Primer Type
posted by Glenn on 6/21/2008 at 6:01:49 PM
| Depending how much of a perfectionist you are... Etching primer then Flat primer would work well. Good luck |
RESTORATION TIPS - MISC: Derby Brand Vintage 50's Bike
posted by: Kelly
on 4/28/2008 at 10:49:41 PM
| I was just given a red and whote bike that is marked Derby. I was told it was early 50's. I can't find any inforamtion on the maker or what year or origin of this bike . Its in pretty fair shape without rust so Im curious if its worth do the little restoring. I know it gets costly we have restored Many Schwinn Cruisers and a tandam over the years as a family but this one is going to be my own personal project. Any info that you have or a actual like that has Derby brand bike of it would greatly be apreciated. Even a stock photo of the bike so I can restore it.
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RESTORATION TIPS - PAINT: medici 1984 pro-strada
posted by: Lorraine
on 4/15/2008 at 9:47:58 AM
| 'Am repainting the old girl...anyone know where I can buy the decals? Still haven't stripped down the old one's, but ideally will replace it. Thanks |
RESTORATION TIPS - PAINT: Other
posted by: Pat Williams
on 4/14/2008 at 9:16:48 PM