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I'd get the frame stripped, at least so you know the extent of the rust damage and can halt that. then get a respray, it you're poor then rattle can, flusher then powdercoat or flush then a good painter who can match the old paint. don't strip the forks with nitromors though! Maybe you have a local builder who could replace the braze ons and do a spray job at the same time?
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Super, I think i'm going to raw the frame today, using stripper and a steel brush attachment in my drill. I was considering the local builder scenario, I have a friend who has a full spraybooth but i'm not sure I trust the quality of his brazing/ welding, I think he may only have MIG...
On a side note fred, does your name still hold true?
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Sam,
Whilst very good at making frames, the guys at de Rosa never really cracked the art of making paint stick to steel.They are notoriously prone to paint flaking, and also quite collectible.
this is handy because it means that any money you spent on proper enamel paint (were you to go that route) would likely be recoverable, at least in part, if you decide to part with it in the future.
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Oh bother.
I went to raw the frame today.
Everything was going smoothly when I uncovered the rusting around the cable lugs on the toptube. There is a small pinprrck whole near each one, with 'veins' of rust around it. The metal around the hole doesn't cave in when pried with a screwdriver, please say the frame is salvageable! I will get a better picture in the light tomorrow
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Zanda, I will keep that in mind, cheers for the info! Thanks Bart, I just hope it's not a shortlived one. Fred we will have to ride at some point, I'm bringing the BMX back to London with me!
I was considering whether I could grind/ file down the existing rusted lugs, and drill 2 holes to route cabling through the frame. This way I could treat the rust more directly, and hope to stop it spreading or getting worse.
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Today I finished rawing the frame. there are a few hard to reach spots that need a going over with a decent wire brush.
As mentioned before, here is the rather bad rust damage to the top tube. Please tell me its salvageable!
Out of sheer procrastination I built up the frame, after sanding it with 400 grit and steel wool, and applying 2 coats of engine oil and leaving it out in the sun to dry. I kind of like the look, although am not particularly fond of the paintjob on the forks. with black bar tape methinks it could look quite nice! any suggestions appreciated
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Bike is holding up nicely, quite chuffed because I've never had to set up d'railers before. any ideas on colour scheme?
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Apologies for the crazy late reply,
I'm definitely going to apply some decals and quite possibly a head badge if I can find one, I stupidly managed to bodge the original while stripping the the frame. Will chuck up some pictures of the painting process
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Bargain fi:zik saddles. Get in there man, sort that shit out. You're still riding that specialized arse modifier aren't you?
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De rosa Corum
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Hey guys, I'm fairly new to the bike scene and am looking for some advice
So recently while back home in Bermuda I managed to pick up an amazing deal ($600!) on a second hand De rosa Corum. The bike came complete with:
Chorus D'railers, levers and brakes
Fsa Team Crankset
Bontrager Race Light wheels
Apologies for bad lighting in the photos
I bought the bike online, and after arriving home realised that there were a few spots on the frame with some quite significant rust damage- the cable lugs on the bottom of the top tube had been eaten into by rust quite badly. I'm debating whether to fabricate new lugs and braze them on, or whether to just run a continuous cable to the back brake
Almost all of the bolts on the bike had been stripped by the previous owner. I ended up having to replace the existing stem with a Ritchey I got secondhand at a local shop.
I'm thinking of rawing the frame as a starting point, but am unsure of the best way to protect it. A few people have mentioned using engine oil but i'm not sure of the longevity of the solution. Likewise I want to repaint the hideous paint on the forks but am a bit hesitant to sand or use chemicals on the carbon fiber. Any suggestions would be appreciated! I took the bike out for its first spin today after installing the new stem and it's amazing!
And before anyone comments; no I didn't use the pump on the floor on the bike!