Orange Monark Super Cruiser ?

[Henryford2]

I have an orange Monark Super Cruiser chain guard, was there just a thing as an orange Monark? It's not a red one that somehow changed colors. Thanks

 

[stezell]

It actually could have been the salmon (pink) color and faded out.
Sean

 

[Henryford2]

Could very well be, but this is a distinct orange, can't envision a pink fading or changing to this extent. Thanks for the help.

 

[OldSkipTooth]

I have had red frames that you would swear were originally orange. Color degrades differently on steel compared to sheet metal, and when certain colors degrade particular pigments are the first to go in that color combination. Not saying this is your case, but this happens.

 

[saladshooter]

My "Indian Red" Rollfast

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

An orange Monark Super Cruiser would be cool! I have also seen red bikes that have faded to an orange hue. Usually the color comes back with some type of rubbing/polishing compounds by taking off the oxidized paint. Personally I like McGuire's 3 step system. I Sold a real nice Spitfire to a guy that looked orange when I got it from a barn. Was red after he detailed and protected it. I'm not saying this is the case with yours as I would love to think these bikes we're done in orange. (Fingers crossed someone posts one). What does the back side of your guard look like?

 

[Henryford2]

Back side of the guard looks as orange as the front. The last photo above is the chain guard next to a "red" Monark fender

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Looks the same color as on the fenders of this one I sold years ago .

 

[Henryford2]

Any Monark "expert's willing to chime in? Thanks

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

The Super Cruiser designation would indicate the bike being badged Firestone I believe. The Monark bikes were Super Deluxe on the chainguard from what I've seen. Hope that helps a little.