Re: [CR]Conserve or Restore - realtime example - wWhat's your opinion?

(Example: Production Builders:Peugeot:PY-10)

Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:45:07 -0400
From: "Edward Albert" <Edward.H.Albert@hofstra.edu>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, <kerapp@mail.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Conserve or Restore - realtime example - wWhat's your opinion?


No question in my mind Kerry, This bike, even though common, does not need a "restoration." Some elbow grease with a clear coat safe compound, some white touch up paint (no problem matching colors here) maybe a replacement Reynolds decal, and PERFECT. In this case why invest more on a bike you are going to ride and scratch up anyway. If it were a rare one, I would even argue more strongly for conserve. Best, Edward Albert Chappaqua, New York, U.S.A.

Edward Albert, Ph.D. Prof. Emeritus, Sociology Hofstra University
>>> "Kerry Rapp" <kerapp@mail.com> 07/25/08 5:30 PM >>> I am at a crossroads in my cleanup of this PX-10. Do I conserve or restore? PX-10's are not uncommon, so do I restore (refinish)? I am open to hear the views of my fellow listers. View pics of the frame @

http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e77/kerapp/

Thanks for your input.

Kerry Rapp Myerstown, Pennsylvania United States of America

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