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@oscarG
Hi all i'm doing a strip down ATM and was wondering about holes on the frame and whether I can fill them in with some auto 2 part filler then rub down? Ibe built bikes before but have always had them armourtexed. I want to try and build a great looking bike as cheaply as possible. I paid £25 for a Raleigh Winner frame mid 80s, if i get it powder coated that will cost about £80, so before ive even bought one part it would already cost over £100. I want to see if its possible to match a professional finish with some elbow grease and spray cans. I have a good understanding of painting as i used to be a painter and have used spray guns before too. I want to get rid of any unnecessary holes on the frame before i prime it, Do these holes need to be kept and do they serve a purpose, that is to drain moisture from inside tubes, I have a small hole near one of the lugs. As shown in pix. To follow..