Prewar Schwinn Motorbike

[ohdeebee]

Update

Decals are going on tomorrow. Fenders are in the works. I'll probably knock back the frame paint a little more but we'll see once the metal parts are polished. Feedback welcome!

Boy, the red really didn't show up well in these pics. I'll add more tomorrow when it's lighter out.

 

[okozzy]

Hmmmm......

Looking good, are you wet sanding it? what about the small chips on the paint, how do you arrive at those?:eek:

 

[ohdeebee]

Looking good, are you wet sanding it? what about the small chips on the paint, how do you arrive at those?:eek:

I can't give away all the secrets! But yes there is some sanding involved as well as a good variety of chemicals.

 

[okozzy]

Come on

No one else is on this thread, it'll be just between us.......LOL

I can't give away all the secrets! But yes there is some sanding involved as well as a good variety of chemicals.

 

[Dave K]

Looks great. Please share some of your paint aging secrets with us

 

[ohdeebee]

Decals

Decals are on now. I'll age them once they are cured on to the frame. Here are some better shots of the paint and aging process as well. Looks pretty close to original paint to me. I've fooled everyone that's seen the frame in person so far.

 

[Ozark Flyer]

Wow! I am diggin it!

 

[rustyspoke66]

Great job distressing the paint. I've always wanted to try that.

 

[prewarkid]

La Salle decal

Great job on the distrestoration!!! I noticed The decal on the down tube,do you have Any extra la Salle decals laying around that you may consider selling? I need a pair.

Thanks!

 

[Dave K]

Looks great. Looking forward to the complete bike