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Sorry, 'properly' didn't refer to the overall build - just the frame restoration. And yes, even with the frame, powdercoating has advantages and disadvantages. I'm having my next project frame stove enamelled (a Colnago). Really excited about it.
With the Rossin I never intended to do an authentic contemporaneous rebuild (read the blog) - I like the idea of using modern wheels and groupsets with a vintage frame. After all, if you'd offered Mario Rossin one of today's groupsets back in the 1982 he's have bitten your hand off. My Rossin could have had heavier wheels and down tube shifters, but I preferred modern kit because the bike is for riding and it rides better with modern kit. But still looks cool cos of the nice steel frame.
But if you don't like it because it's not an 'authentic' rebuild then that's fine too.
J0nathan, just about to check out your frame....I did the decals sourcing and stuck 'em on the frame etc. Just used Armourtex for the respray and Vazz for the lacquer.
Thanks.