New paint jobs.

[raleighnut]

Very nice.

 

[PHL67]

Update on Carlton build. Seat post is only temporary.

UPDATE ON BUILD.

Tyres on, Hidinium stem in, front done, rear brake to do. Seat post still to do.

Not sure on wheels.

Thinking of getting some Campag Super Record large flange to go with gearing and put onto some Weimann rims I have.

 

[DCLane]

Very nicely painted ... how was the lug lining done?

 

[Kempstonian]

Very nicely painted ... how was the lug lining done?

Carefully?

lol

 

[DCLane]

Carefully?

Given that this Carlton is about to turn orange now it's almost fully component and paint-stripped, it's a genuine question. And in my case very carefully.

 

[Kempstonian]

Given that this Carlton is about to turn orange now it's almost fully component and paint-stripped, it's a genuine question. And in my case very carefully.

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That's like the one I used to have. It will look great in orange. I do like orange bikes!

To give a serious answer to your question though, I think they use a fine brush with long bristles. Takes a very steady hand.

 

[woodbutcher]

This was my first attempt before l found out that you don't paint the tube, you paint the edge of the lug !! Live and learn eh

 

[Kempstonian]

An interesting page on lug lining:

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/lugline.html

 

[NightCruiser]

To give a serious answer to your question though, I think they use a fine brush with long bristles. Takes a very steady hand.

This method wouldn't be professional, it is usually done with masking foil. The thin strip prior to the tube sleeve is sprayed with an airbrush. Some also use a special paint pen that runs along the edge.

 

[raleighnut]

This method wouldn't be professional, it is usually done with masking foil. The thin strip prior to the tube sleeve is sprayed with an airbrush. Some also use a special paint pen that runs along the edge.

Depends if you're good enough with a brush,

View: https://youtu.be/WZ8BRCGsRaU

EDIT Painting starts at about 3 minutes 20

 

[fossala]

@raleighnut Super thick lining though. This is how it should look.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZg7LTcTNhs

Best way is to use a lining tool.
https://www.velo-heaven.co.uk/products/lug-lining-pen-for-bicycle-frame-rebuilds-restorations

 

[Kempstonian]

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=247375

 

[Kempstonian]

I used to use one of those 'lining tools' when I was a technical illustrator - only I used ink and it was called a ruling pen.

Same tool though.

 

[DCLane]

Well the bike was £4 but as almost all the components, apart from wheels and stem, are new the total cost is approaching £140.

I've splashed out on a lug lining pen from eBay. I just need something to practice on first before I start on my £4 Carlton and it so happens we're picking up my son's new race bike tomorrow . It's a bigger version of the one below - what colour should I add?

 

[PHL67]

Very nicely painted ... how was the lug lining done?

Thanks. My mate does it by hand.