Straightbar tank wanted

[LisaP]

Great bike. What ever you do don't repaint it.

Really, how come? Besides my husband you are the 2nd person who's told me that. Why shouldn't I paint back to the original colors like restored? The thing is I'm not looking at selling or anything just want it to be a nice looking bike/cruiser to ride around, not that it's not cool now but unfortunately being a woman I think it's my flaw off wanting it shinny...

 

[frank 81]

Do whatever you want to do it's Your Bike. Happy Riding!!

 

[Vintage Paintworx]

Do whatever you want to do it's Your Bike. Happy Riding!!

Agreed...

 

[robertc]

Really, how come? Besides my husband you are the 2nd person who's told me that. Why shouldn't I paint back to the original colors like restored? The thing is I'm not looking at selling or anything just want it to be a nice looking bike/cruiser to ride around, not that it's not cool now but unfortunately being a woman I think it's my flaw off wanting it shinny...

You can still have a shiny bike but it will require a lot of elbow grease. As it has been said thousands of time on this site, it is only original once. The paint is way to good for a repaint. Search this site for tips on bringing the paint back to life. My preferred method is 0000 steel wool and WD-40 followed by a light compound and then a good wax.

Example: absolutely nothing has been done to the finish of the frame, fender or chainguard except hard work and time. 1941 woman's Schwinn Autocycle.

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[LisaP]

Do whatever you want to do it's Your Bike. Happy Riding!!

Yes I was just wondering if I was being told that to keep the value up. But I also understand most people on this want or have originals and they hate to see anything redone.

 

[LisaP]

You can still have a shiny bike but it will require a lot of elbow grease. As it has been said thousands of time on this site, it is only original once. The paint is way to good for a repaint. Search this site for tips on bringing the paint back to life. My preferred method is 0000 steel wool and WD-40 followed by a light compound and then a good wax.

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Ok awesome sounds great I will give that a shot!! Thank you so much for the tip!

 

[robertc]

Ok awesome sounds great I will give that a shot!! Thank you so much for the tip!

Check out the photos I just posted.

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[fordmike65]

Love this bike as-is. Just a light cleaning and servicing is what is needs, including a good saddle. No need to track down a tank in my opinion as the straightbars have a great look to them without one. Why not get this on the road & enjoy it on the cheap instead of pouring all that money into it? Find a bike that is in much worse shape & redo that one? Just sayin'...It really is a nice bike. Enjoy!

 

[Obi-Wan Schwinnobi]

Professional paint job gonna cost 1000 bux... if you want it done by someone who knows what they are doing


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[LisaP]

Love this bike as-is. Just a light cleaning and servicing is what is needs, including a good saddle. No need to track down a tank in my opinion and the straightbars have a great look to them without one. Why not get this on the road & enjoy it on the cheap instead of pouring all that money into it? Find a bike that is in much worse shape & redo that one? Just sayin'...It really is a nice bike. Enjoy!

Actually it is ready to go my husbands friend use to have a bike shop and he went through it and got it up and running. Tank is just a personal preference and obviously not a must. Like most of everyone on here my husband loves it just the way it is.