Raleigh Flyer

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A (very small, I think it's a 19" or 20") example of an 80s "gaspipe" favourite. I bought this and a Falcon last month off ebay as a doer-upper
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This was the pic on ebay. It looked a lot worse in real life!

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wheel rims looked quite bad.

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Now they look great - from about 2m away!
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All the rusty steel and chrome (such as wheels, chain rings) was painted with Hammerite rust remover, then rubbed down with 000 wirewool; it's AMAZING what comes off!
Just gotta give the paintwork a quick t-cut and polish and job's a good'un. Hopefully I should be able to make a few quid towards a new summer ride
 

Daddybus

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Stoke on Trent
Great job ...looks cracking!
 
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mikeymustard
The worst bits on the frame are the stickers, unless I was to make some myself, I think they'll have to stay that way; this one's all about flipping anyway.
Might take a look at the Falcon now, it was supposed to be for spares but I'm beginning to feel sorry for it! :rolleyes:
 
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