Re: [CR] ebay outing: colnago super

(Example: Framebuilders:Chris Pauley)

Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:39:33 -0400
From: "George Allen" <jgallen@lexairinc.com>
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Subject: Re: [CR] ebay outing: colnago super


Charles,

So what issues do you have with the paint? Thickness? Gloss? I don't want to beat up on anyone either but I am curious as to what objections you may have. I agree that it's a little on the thick and glossy side. Some may not find this desirable on a restoration but on a new KOF I guess it's whatever floats your boat. I've had a couple of high-end restorations done and they do not look like this Colnago. However, they don't look anything like the way they left the factory either. I think it's up to the customer to inform the painter what look they're after. BTW, I have a Weigle and Kvale KOF and the paint on these is more old fashion, traditional, thinner, less glossy, etc., take your pick.

George Allen Lexington, KY USA

Charles Andrews wrote:
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>I found this paint-job debatable in some key ways. Definitely debatable on a period restoration, and also, really debatable on KOF frames of today. I see many KOF frames with paint like this, and I remain unconvinced.
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>Have a look, and see what you think.
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>I'm posting this not to start an argument, so much as raise awareness of the issues that should be addressed when repainting any high-end period frame. Or any frame, for that matter.
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>Charles Andrews
>Los Angeles
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>"everyone has elites; the important thing is
> to change them from time to time."
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>--Joseph Schumpeter, via Simon Johnson
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