RE: [CR]WAS Intro/ request for advice (long)NOW:Clear Coating "Patina"

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Campagnolo)

From: "Chris Ioakimedes" <chriseye@comcast.net>
To: <FedMaritime@aol.com>, <Raoul.L.Delmare@worldnet.att.net>, <Suzy.Jackson@csiro.au>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, <BruceCumberland@comcast.net>
Subject: RE: [CR]WAS Intro/ request for advice (long)NOW:Clear Coating "Patina"
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 07:33:59 -0800
In-Reply-To: <4f.396ad428.2d3e9ea8@aol.com>


Hello, I disagree. I believe that clearcoating will seal the old frame from moisture and oxygen, the two elements that when combined with steel cause rust. Even though it will stop the rust from increasing, I would not clearcoat the Malvern Star. I would wash and wax it only. If kept inside (warm and dry) most of the time, the rust will not get worse. Chris Ioakimedes Fairfax California On the hunt for a Simplex #39 front braze-on derailleur.

-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of FedMaritime@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 7:09 AM To: Raoul.L.Delmare@worldnet.att.net; Suzy.Jackson@csiro.au; classicrendezvous@bikelist.org; BruceCumberland@comcast.net Subject: [CR]WAS Intro/ request for advice (long)NOW:Clear Coating "Patina"

In a message dated 1/20/2004 6:00:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, Raoul.L.Delmare@worldnet.att.net writes: Spraying on a layer of "clear coat" would stabilize the original finish, prevent any further loss of paint or Transfers , and protect the steel from any rust .

Facing a similar "repaint or preserve" dilemma on a '76 Paramount P-14 a few years back, I consulted a frame painter about clear coating the "patinaed" original finish. He suggested otherwise believing that this would exacerbate rust and corrosion under the seal. Perhaps the professional restorers on-list could confirm or debunk this claim.

Regards,

Carlo Carr
New Orleans