Roberts build/respray, any tips for paints etc

Just jumping on this thread to say that I just used Spray.Bike on my build and got a fantastic finish. Just so different from a usual rattle can. It sprays a powder and drys in 10 minutes! It is like a powder coat in a can.

The bike is a 1981 Mercian Olympic by the way...

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oh thanks, that looks great! Did you find it quite thick? from powder coat finishes I've had previously I would only think it was suitable for one layer, as it was very thick, especially around detials like the rack and guard braze ons. Also I don't know how good it would be for doing stencils with (which is my plan)

Finally got going with this, first 2 layers done!

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Splatter paint detail, going to mask off matisse like cutout shapes and the roberts logos

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Ooh lovely! Great work 👌

I masked off these shapes and logos, time for the top coat!

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Top coat applied, waiting for it to dry to peel of the masking,

needed 3 coats to get good coverage

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Peeled off the stencils, nice but there was some bleeding due to poor sanding of the primer layer on my part

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Decided to add some hand painted elements becuase it felt flat, very pleased with the result. Now off to Vaz for the lacquer!

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Terrific!

I love that, nice job! Post some pictures of the build later please:)

Lovely work!

Thanks! Hopefully building it up on Monday (if Vaz has finished the lacquer)

Mario just sent me a picture of it lacquered, very excited to get it built!

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Saw this in person the other day!! Looked great

Looks tremendous

Very impressed by this!

got it back from Vaz, looks v fresh and he did some free touch ups after my mate scratched it dropping it off!

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a few more

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Built up with a bit of a funny mix of components but it rides like a dream. Probably going to drop the stem 10mm though as it's super upright

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Debating if I want to use any more of the fittings. Got a slimline Tubus rear rack but not sure whether to just keep it totally clean for now

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It was going so well. There's a lot of things complain about but I'll start with the bars and stem. Shortly followed by the chainset

Hehe you’re not wrong the stem is hideous but it’s the right length. Any suggestions on bars and chainset? Just got these from the parts bin, was thinking of a small sweep. P.s. the saddle is non negotiable unless I find a free cambium

Thinking about getting some on one marys on there

Also some all black rims