I picked up a 5 speed stingray the other day…its a touch rough and definitely needs restored. The lil’ tiger was the first schwinn I ever bought, about 15 years ago. This was well before i knew anything about vintage schwinn, I just knew i liked it. I think i paid $20 at a yard sale.
I always thought it would be fun to restore the tiger and make it shine. Just fun to hang in my shop. Chrome wheels…etc…
So. Now that i have the 5 speed I want to do both at the same time. Im a violet fan and will paint both the same (sorry purists) so my questions are..Can someone recommend a plating service for the chrome? What about a source for seat coverings? Im thinking ill use sherwin williams automotive grade paint and have them computer match violet. Any reason not to do this? I know there are a couple resources for schwinn colors. But I have a commercial account and can get it much
cheaper than $75 a pint. I have no problem spending money where I need to. However, this is something i enjoy on top of all my other hobbies and dont want to spend a fortune on it. Any advice/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks!!
I always thought it would be fun to restore the tiger and make it shine. Just fun to hang in my shop. Chrome wheels…etc…
So. Now that i have the 5 speed I want to do both at the same time. Im a violet fan and will paint both the same (sorry purists) so my questions are..Can someone recommend a plating service for the chrome? What about a source for seat coverings? Im thinking ill use sherwin williams automotive grade paint and have them computer match violet. Any reason not to do this? I know there are a couple resources for schwinn colors. But I have a commercial account and can get it much
cheaper than $75 a pint. I have no problem spending money where I need to. However, this is something i enjoy on top of all my other hobbies and dont want to spend a fortune on it. Any advice/recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks!!