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Just picked up my 80s steel Pinarello from Armourtex. I gave it in last week and am totally impressed. Dealt with Steve and Duncan. The paintwork before was chipped and decals had pealed but chrome was in good condition. I wanted to save the chrome on the chainstay, dropouts and front mech hanger but had read fairly negative things about getting this done at Armourtex. Argos quoted about £250 plus p&p which was too much for me. So took it, chatted colours and finish and that was it. Quoted £95 for the frame. Keeping the forks as they are. Had a call from Duncan a couple of days later to discuss the restoration and make sure I was happy to clear coat the chrome. He even took some pictures of the frame after shot blasting as was impressed with the condition of the frame. Picked it up today and it looks awesome. Pics before and after to follow...