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Jay81

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Here's the Dayton I got today at Ann Arbor.
Looks like it's a 1941. My initial thought was to do an OA bath and I think it would bring back a lot of the paint. However upon further inspection, I see the paint flaking off in a few spots and no matter what method I use to clean it up, I'll end up with some bare spots. Seems like the paint is pretty thin. Not sure what route to take now, but would like to clean it up. Opinions?

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Nice score. Whatever you decide to do you will have a nice patina ride. Should it ever seem too dark or patinated for you you can offset that with some cream white or white wall tires, they can make the whole thing pop a bit for you. Another contrast is a seat redo if you choose, in a flat distressed leather, again it can offset the tank and metal parts for a pop. Just some thoughts. Good luck!
 
Super Cool!
I think that bike is Post War 46 to 48 by the big seat post clamp.
Just based on pics and observations.
@cds2323 let us know what you think please.
 
Great bike! A 20 minute [and no more] warm, not hot, bath in Oxalic Acid would do wonders for that paint without giving the Ox time to creep under that loose paint. The paint that has peeled up is going to come off in cleaning anyway, The acid won't have time to lift anymore of it.
I think 20 minutes in the acid, followed by a light cleaning with a mild liquid dish detergent in a bucket of warm water and then rinsed with fresh. Let dry and immediately wax with your favorite paste wax. Then post pictures of it! I show the below fenders as an example of Oxalic Acid. They were off a 48 Huffman and were soaked overnight,[that I don't recommend if the paint is loose like yours].
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