+1 more.......... *grins*

[djb1971]

Another winter hack. Raleigh Record Sprint, dates from 1983 with Reynolds 501 tubing. I've repainted it black and given it some new hand painted 'retro' graphics which I've just clearcoated. It's still 6 speed but runs like a dream. Apart from the paint and bits I had lying around this bike has cost me £15

sorry for the crap pics. They were taken with my phone.

 

[HLaB]

Good job djb1971, it looks sweet

 

[Oddjob62]

Lovely job... looks brand new

 

[spandex]

Now that is so nice

 

[Hilldodger]

We've just had a nice and original Record Ace of similar vintage donated

 

[djb1971]

Thanks guys. I've only done 6 miles on it so far because it's been off the road since I've had it. I'm going to give it try tonight in the lovely weather

Lovely job... looks brand new

So does yours

We've just had a nice and original Record Ace of similar vintage donated

They're nice . I've got my eye on one but it wont be donated It's been in a garage for 30 years and looks good. Have you ridden it yet?

 

[Hilldodger]

Too small for me.

We're probably going to ebay it unless we get an offer

 

[Fab Foodie]

Beautiful job djb

 

[domtyler]

Just lovely!

 

[Nick G]

beautiful! Can you explain how you did the graphics? They look amazing for hand-painted.

 

[djb1971]

Ta folks, it's no longer so clean. It's just had the maiden voyage in its new livery 24/25 miles and it behaved very well. Very comfy and easy going.

Nick, they are done using a material called applimask , everything is applied to the frame using it and then painted. The applimask is then removed leaving a perfect finish , in theory I've just got a bit of adhesive residue to remove tomorrow when the clearcoat has dried. Not a sticker in sight 100% paint .

 

[ComedyPilot]

Very nice job.

 

[Panter]

That's an absolute stunner

 

[dan_bo]

very very tidy

 

[postman]

Again very very tidy.