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cost of paint used: £18 (2 cans of white and one clear coat)
i suppose that's the basic cost.
but:
paint bought and not used (kept changing my mind about colour, plus bought stripper but decided not to use and just sand back to primer instead); £18
other bits (glass paper, sanding blocks, cloths, sponges, masking tape, string, gloves etc) maybe another £10-£20
plus i needed to buy a new chain splitter and crank puller as my old ones were at my folk's house.
overall i've probably spent a fair bit more that i would have getting it done at armourtex. you're right tho, it is satisfying doing it yourself. plus it's a learning experience and the tools i had to buy will get used again so... i wouldn't recomend it if you want it done quick but if you have the time, inclination and patience to learn from yr mistakes i'd say it was worth it.
oh as it rained again tonight i couldn't spray again. i've now taken tomorrow morning off to get it finished (weather permitting) and i suppose you could also factor in a week's tube fair and general buggeration factor while the bike's been in bits.
yep. it's character building alright.