I’m in!
First step is to do something about this rust. Might try an OA bath.
First step is to do something about this rust. Might try an OA bath.
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Still has the original streamers!
That paina is perfect Id almost be tempted just linseed oil over it and call it a day.
Too late. I got most of the rust off the frame using aluminum foil and a little naval jelly. Will probably continue with that and then polish.
I am considering masking off some chrome racing stripes and painting. Maybe even some candy cane striping. Not sure.
I am considering masking off some chrome racing stripes and painting. Maybe even some candy cane striping. Not sure.
Some ideas. I’m leaning towards the 20x3 front wheel in the 2nd pic.
Looking good! I like the 20" front wheel too.
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It cleaned up nicely!
Seeking opinions on painting this frame…
The chrome obviously isn’t in the best shape. I do plan to use a little more elbow grease maybe with barkeepers friend and polish to get it a little better.
My color inspiration is coming from Parliament Funkadelic art.
I’m going to build a rear wheel and can use colored rims and spokes. Also plenty of color options with grips pedals etc.
I could either either leave the frame all chrome and try to seal it with a clear coat.
Or
I could mask off some stripes in the best areas and paint the frame with some purple and yellow and reds. The masking would be removed to reveal chrome stripes.
Pics below. I haven’t had much time to work on this yet. Need to order rims and spokes and paint and everything.
Open to any and all suggestions.
If I have time and it is possible, I would also like to recover the banana seat.
The chrome obviously isn’t in the best shape. I do plan to use a little more elbow grease maybe with barkeepers friend and polish to get it a little better.
My color inspiration is coming from Parliament Funkadelic art.
I’m going to build a rear wheel and can use colored rims and spokes. Also plenty of color options with grips pedals etc.
I could either either leave the frame all chrome and try to seal it with a clear coat.
Or
I could mask off some stripes in the best areas and paint the frame with some purple and yellow and reds. The masking would be removed to reveal chrome stripes.
Pics below. I haven’t had much time to work on this yet. Need to order rims and spokes and paint and everything.
Open to any and all suggestions.
If I have time and it is possible, I would also like to recover the banana seat.
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WOW, hows the welding....I cant even see it LOL!
Ha. I don’t know. It’s a Murray built frame from roughly 1960. I have a few others and they look the same. I have no idea how they were welded. I agree they don’t look the strongest. Someone else is probably more knowledgeable about them.
I'd use the purple, yellow and reds to do a splatter paint job, then clear coat it. Not small splatter droplets, but big globs. Those colors would be what the rims, spokes and all could be also.
Metalcast hydrodip
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CWC used to advertise their "electronically welded frames" that replaced traditional brazing and claimed to be 100 percent stronger. I'm assuming Murray and others started using the same or similar processes also.
I am super intrigued by this idea. Quickly falling down the rabbit hole.
How well will metalcast stick to chrome?
I found an old thread where @GuitarlCarl dipped a frame. One of the tutorials I saw about dipping a bike frame recommended to mask off the left side of bike and dip the right side, then mask off the right side and dip the left. Curious if Carl or anyone else has an opinion on whether that is necessary.
I've never dipped metal cast but I'm sure it would work the same I've used it on chrome never had an issue the trick with metalcast is the shine
