Re: [CR]painting an 81 Trek

(Example: Framebuilders:Chris Pauley)

From: <Jonathanadamgree@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2006 17:19:20 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]painting an 81 Trek
To: marc.frazer@yahoo.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 9/4/2006 4:05:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, marc.frazer@yahoo.com writes:

I have what I beleive to be a Trek 750 from 1981(serial # 7027) that I'd like to get painted. The brochure from the vintage trek site talks about special Imron paint etc that these bikes were painted with . Does anyone still use this paint and the methods talked about in the brochure? Also I am running Suntour Superebe Pro components(are these on-topic?) and if so are they time period correct? The brochure lists Dura Ace EX components , but I think some of the 750's were sold as frames. Thanks, Marc Frazer Reisterstown, Md

Marc,

Most professional restorers use imron. Your bike is a relatively easy repaint. Check out the CR site for a list refinishers. Brian Baylis and Doug Fattic who are both at the top of their craft contribute to this list.

Jonathan Greene
Oviedo FL