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What does the rest of the bike look like ? You might be able to get away with a polish and touch up .
Dawes Fox Restoration
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What does the rest of the bike look like ? You might be able to get away with a polish and touch up .
OP
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Rooster1
I was right about that saddle
I decided that I will try and prep and paint the frame by hand.
I was unable to remove the crankset (won't budge) or the headset (I don't have a big enough spanner set)
I am going to do a section at a time, and ensure I get a perfect finish.
The forks were stripped and sanded first. Partly down to bare metal, but definately to a good base.
After a good clean and dry, I put a primer coat on.
The primer is showing a few small areas which need additional work, but I am happy with the finish and the primer is helping me see the flaws before any further paint.
The top tube has now had the same treatment, slowly working around the frame. I am really pleased with the results.
I was unable to remove the crankset (won't budge) or the headset (I don't have a big enough spanner set)
I am going to do a section at a time, and ensure I get a perfect finish.
The forks were stripped and sanded first. Partly down to bare metal, but definately to a good base.
After a good clean and dry, I put a primer coat on.
The primer is showing a few small areas which need additional work, but I am happy with the finish and the primer is helping me see the flaws before any further paint.
The top tube has now had the same treatment, slowly working around the frame. I am really pleased with the results.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Going well
Fairly nice Fox for sale locally, not sure about the rear lower stays though being a different colour.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13458942...zjkmReVT1a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Fairly nice Fox for sale locally, not sure about the rear lower stays though being a different colour.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13458942...zjkmReVT1a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
OP
OP
Rooster1
I was right about that saddle
That is just it. I can potentially buy another one for say £50. So spending £50 on parts and paint needs to be the limit!
I am minus the mudguards unfortunately.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Yes I have a couple of bikes that need re commissioning but it's cheaper to buy a different bike at the moment.
Punkawallah
Über Member
Have you looked at the Dawes Cycle Heritage Facebook group for information? In any event, I just re-purposed a Fox and have parts available, including safety levers, derailleurs, levers etc.
OP
OP
Rooster1
I was right about that saddle
I will take a look thank you!
I was going to suggest that, it usually removes rattle can paint
OP
OP
Rooster1
I was right about that saddle
paint stripper, section at a time
wirebrush
paint stripper
wirebrush, section at a time
paint stripper
Wirebrush
Sand, heavy grit, section at a time
Sand, fine grit, section at a time
Primer, section at a time
Sand, heavy grit, section at a time
Primer, section at a time
Sand, heavy grit, section at a time
And yet there are still a few minor flaws.
And no, I could not get the chainset off, and I do not have a big enough spanner for the headset either.
One more push and it will be GOLD once again
Then laquer. Maybe a sand, bufff and more laquer
wirebrush
paint stripper
wirebrush, section at a time
paint stripper
Wirebrush
Sand, heavy grit, section at a time
Sand, fine grit, section at a time
Primer, section at a time
Sand, heavy grit, section at a time
Primer, section at a time
Sand, heavy grit, section at a time
And yet there are still a few minor flaws.
And no, I could not get the chainset off, and I do not have a big enough spanner for the headset either.
One more push and it will be GOLD once again
Then laquer. Maybe a sand, bufff and more laquer
