RRBBO - The Reynoso

[Coronado]

After seen many great bikes from other builders, I thought I should also try to build one myself.

Here's what I found:






Rust, multiple layers of paint, mud and a comfortable seat. What else can you need from a bike!

This kind of beach cruisers became popular here in Argentina since the 90s, and this bike in particular was made by a company called "Reynoso Hnos." (that would be something like Reynoso Bros.). I don't know anything about this company but after a fast Google search I found out they broke some years ago...

Anyway, I haven't decided what to do with this bike yet. I've been seeing many, many pics of build offs, customs and off the shelf bikes for inspiration. Meanwhile, I wanted to show you at least the original bike.

Sorry about my english, I hope you understand me.
Cheers, Coronado

[Hooch]

awesome! I want a set of those handlebars!

[Clothespin n]

that's a great start Coronado..

very nice bike...

and your english is as good,
if not better than most of us!

peace,
Kev.

[Coronado]

Thank you guys

First I tried to use some paint stripper






But I ended up using a grinder, here's the result:

[Clothespin n]

wow!

[basscadetz]

a grinder? with a wire wheel im assuming?

[NorthSideKustoms]

i think i would use some of that "anodized look" paint fer flames n' clear coat the rest with of the frame! that looks burly!

[xddorox]

That's an awesome subject for a rat. Great start.

[yustin]

nice one. I like that sprocket. and i like that shiny grinder job, it looks sick like that. I would leave it.

[Clothespin n]

nice one. I like that sprocket. and i like that shiny grinder job, it looks sick like that. I would leave it.

I like it that way as well!

like said above..
maybe some Silver Ghost Flames!
with a feature Color on the Wheels.

lookin good!

[Coronado]

That's right, I used a grinder with a whire wheel. I also liked the result, the metal shine is amazing! It really surprised me.

Here's a problem: How do I keep it this way? Just with a clear coat? Will that stop rust?

[aka_locojoe]

I would think clear coat would be fine.
This bike http://locojoe.com/bikeblog/pages/salt_ ... erendipity[image]=800
is bare metal. I almost think he oils it or something though.

[cman]

shiny metal looks good. Clear coat or Oil it like Locojoe said. Or I have always wanted to gun blu a frame.

[Coronado]

I was going to paint it grey or aluminium but you are right, I'll just use some clear coat.

[Clothespin n]

I was going to paint it grey or aluminium but you are right, I'll just use some clear coat.

clean..clean..clean..and then
Clean it again( with an Aromatic Solvent..like Laquer Thinner ) before you Clear coat it!

I think it's going to look GREAT in Ratty old wire wheeled Metal.

peace,
Kev.