1950 26" Schwinn Straight bar resurrection

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How much did it set you back?

$50. The guy was awesome. He does it all mobile. it took about 30 minutes.

I did get some crazy quotes though. Some as high as $300.

 

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$50. The guy was awesome. He does it all mobile. it took about 30 minutes.

I did get some crazy quotes though. Some as high as $300.

That's a smoking deal. After that one chemical paint removal, I told myself that will be the last time for that painful wasted time exercise.

 

[GTs58]

I'm interested to learn more about this phosphoric acid bath. Is a phosphoric acid bath about the same as an oxalic acid bath, with a different acid? Or does the phosphoric acid bath serve a distinct purpose?

I've got a bunch of oxalic acid powder on hand.

Did you find a new powder coater? The phosphoric acid bath is a rust inhibiting step that's done before painting. Note the tubing on the right side of Schwinn's display.