I've been contemplating cold bluing a frame but from what I've read it wouldn't offer the rust proofing you'd need on a bike. Will the track bike be for actual track use only? Or do you think the finish will suffice for outside use?
It won’t offer much rust proofing. Even with a shotgun you need to apply oil or wax. I’m probably going to have it clear coated. I toyed with the idea of just waxing it, but even for a Sunday bike that might be too much work.
I've been contemplating cold bluing a frame but from what I've read it wouldn't offer the rust proofing you'd need on a bike. Will the track bike be for actual track use only? Or do you think the finish will suffice for outside use?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/reefflop/4708060402/
I decided not to after reading the description under this picture.