All,
I have just acquired a nice original '73 Raleigh Professional in blue/silver. My next job is a complete strip to repack bearings, and thoroughly clean everything. Interestingly, when I opened the box upon receipt there was a strong odor of smoke! Closer examination revealed a brownish film all over everything. Looks like from wood smoke?
Paint is generally very good, but the top tube has some paint loss under the rear brake cable. Does anyone know of a commercially available touch-up paint that is a good match for this color blue? Also, there are rub marks on both sides of the head tube. Available touch-up paint?
I would be grateful for any input.
Thanks
Tony Taylor
Manchester NH