Don't Grind Off the Original Paint to See the Serial Number

[Jon Olson]

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[Rambler]

Agreed, please leave the paint alone! Another example I saw on FB, worth less now that paint is ground off the bottom bracket.

 

[GTs58]

Agreed, please leave the paint alone! Another example I saw on FB, worth less now that paint is ground off the bottom bracket.

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Yup, that one was totally unnecessary.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Here is an example of one that was really important to see the serial number.

Believed to be a Davis-built 24" diamond frame, Shapleigh Rugby model 700 or similar, (without springer fork). https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/spring-fork-identification.150907/

I tried to keep just enough pitting and rust to satisfy those into that kind of thing.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Use a wet thumb with kaolin clay or baking flour;