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Time for a rebuild for my 40th anniversary Big Ripper. The build is going to be based around Panaracer's teal blue tyres.
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Started with a silver fluted post. Cleaned and scuffed the 'inner' of the flutes, then sprayed on some purple 'ano'.
Once dried, I used some thinners on a rag to wipe off the excess. Should match in nicely with the anodised components.
Once dried, I used some thinners on a rag to wipe off the excess. Should match in nicely with the anodised components.
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Stripped off all the old decals.
I was a bit worried about the chrome on the fork, seems to be clear coated, and got roughed up by the caramel wheel when taking off the old decals. A quick buff bought the lustre back thankfully. So into the acid bath to soak for a few days to clean up a small amount of rust.
I could paint them to match the frame, but think chrome will suit the theme better.
Snuck a foot pic in there to keep up with the cool kids
I was a bit worried about the chrome on the fork, seems to be clear coated, and got roughed up by the caramel wheel when taking off the old decals. A quick buff bought the lustre back thankfully. So into the acid bath to soak for a few days to clean up a small amount of rust.
I could paint them to match the frame, but think chrome will suit the theme better.
Snuck a foot pic in there to keep up with the cool kids
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Mixed up some paint this morning, from leftovers. Nice match with the tyre colour. Looks a little greener in person than in the pic.
