• Lots can be said about this but I'd start with a simple staement about restoration. You need to be very clear about what is restoration etc and therefore budget. I know it sounds simple but many fail to do that.

    A specific point re paint. The frame was not built/finished to be left raw so paint is essential.

    Powedercoat will do but enamel is right for it and there are several craftsmen in London who can do the work and many are on here and you can get good recommendations by searching. I'd recommend Mario Vaz, who has done several jobs for me, but advise you to look around before comitting to anybody.

    well restoration for me is anything that prolongs the life of the object and restores it to working function without drastically changing its nature or spoiling it's genuine charm ect

    I imagine after re-chroming only the parts that need it for survival and cleaning polishing everything else else and getting the frame painted a single colour I would be looking at no less than £300 probably allot more

    and that has been my plan from the start just wanted to entertain other options

    still the all chrome Claud Butler in the science museum has always called out to me :3

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