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I'd like to get a decent bike, but given my living arrangements it will have to spend a lot of time locked up outside. I'm tired of spending the odd £100 on a beater that I can't even pay someone to have once I'm done with it. I'd like to invest in something that's a pleasure to ride and that can be passed down once it's been preloved.
My question is; does anyone know of a way to 'cosmetically mask' components (especially the frame) in such a way that when the time for resale comes I could restore the bike to its former glory?
The idea came to me of wrapping it in tape (electric tape or something) and cleaning it off with an alcohol that wouldn't strip the paint (not white spirit then right?) when it's time to resell. Is this nuts or has anyone done something similar?