60sstuff
Wore out three sets of tires already!
It happened to me decades ago and I know it’s happened to others.
You find this Stingray that needs servicing and detail so out comes the wax to make it shine again.
For the unsuspecting person that dry chalky “screened” lettering on the chain guard and the fork darts are disappearing when the wax is being removed.
WHAT THE ?? Damage has been done.
Unfortunately I have seen this happen many times to many bikes.
Below photos seem to show an Original as found 1965 Flamboyant Lime that suffered this fate.
This 3 speed Stingray with the trigger shifter and Silver Glow Saddle had a decent “reverse screen” chain guard and fork darts until someone did their detail.
The last photo shows the before and after. The guard and darts have been ruined.
The method I use to enhance the “Screens” is a very gentle wax using only 100% carnauba.
The top tube “Decals” and seat tube decal are more durable, but still use caution when waxing.
PS, Never ever try to clean the seat tag! The black on that rear tag will completely wipe off.
You find this Stingray that needs servicing and detail so out comes the wax to make it shine again.
For the unsuspecting person that dry chalky “screened” lettering on the chain guard and the fork darts are disappearing when the wax is being removed.
WHAT THE ?? Damage has been done.
Unfortunately I have seen this happen many times to many bikes.
Below photos seem to show an Original as found 1965 Flamboyant Lime that suffered this fate.
This 3 speed Stingray with the trigger shifter and Silver Glow Saddle had a decent “reverse screen” chain guard and fork darts until someone did their detail.
The last photo shows the before and after. The guard and darts have been ruined.
The method I use to enhance the “Screens” is a very gentle wax using only 100% carnauba.
The top tube “Decals” and seat tube decal are more durable, but still use caution when waxing.
PS, Never ever try to clean the seat tag! The black on that rear tag will completely wipe off.
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