> Today's BUD is a 1982 Trek 613, 60cm. A very nice lugged
> steel frame and fork, Reynolds 531, original and straight,
> with nice pewter metallic paint. The paint, being Imron,
> looks as good as new, except for the typical marks and small
> dings from use.
Was there anything about Trek's painting process in 1982 that made for your durable paint? That is to say, is the credit due to the "Imron" or to the company's "electrostatic" system of 1982? Regarding the term "electrostatic," is that similar to but not quite powdercoating? or is that the same process as "powdercoating?"
What was Trek's paint system in 1982?
Joe Starck
Madison, Wisconsin USA