Chuck
Maximum Pace
- Feb 7, 2011
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I have an old 1989-ish Panasonic chrome-molly frame bike. I've been using it as my indoor trainer mostly. Result is that I'm getting rust around brazed areas and joints due to sweat. I've kept the bike in otherwise good condition. Has sentimental value. Lots of new parts but have kept all original parts. I'm thinking of getting it repainted professionally. I'd like to keep original paint scheme and decals.
Questions:
1) Would a repaint reduce it's potential value as a vintage bike should I ever decide to rebuild it with its original parts? (I really don't intend to sell it but am interested in keeping it as close to original as possible.)
2) Is it possible for paint shop to save original decals?
3) I live near Kodomo-no-kuni. Any good paint shops anyone could recommend?
Questions:
1) Would a repaint reduce it's potential value as a vintage bike should I ever decide to rebuild it with its original parts? (I really don't intend to sell it but am interested in keeping it as close to original as possible.)
2) Is it possible for paint shop to save original decals?
3) I live near Kodomo-no-kuni. Any good paint shops anyone could recommend?