Bianchi rebuild

[Tony Raynor]

Ok got the frame back from being resprayed and a little disappointed with a few runs. Shouldn't complain as it's an automotive sprayer and is cheap. Got a new headset, quill and seat post and recycled some black itm bars. I'll post some more pics as I build it up.

Have got levers, front and rear derallieurs shimano 600 1st gen gear to put on and a 600 ax chainset with pedals. Need to sort out wheels for it yet. Undecided on whether to put the silver rx100 brakes or the dark grey shimano 600 tricolours on.

Think some very fine wet and dry might help with the runs and then some t-cut.

 

[I like Skol]

Nice. Have you got any decals to go on it? I'm not sure if I would put them on before the build while the paint was free of greasy handprints and easy to handle or after the build to avoid any chance of damaging them?

One other thing if it were me doing this build. I would have a nice soft rag around the frame where it is clamped in the workstand.

Looking forward to more pics of the finished job.

 

[Cycleops]

I hope that is the undercoat.

 

[smokeysmoo]

It may have been cheap but I bet you didn't ask them to leave runs in it. I've had a couple of frames sprayed by car bodyshops, and they never had runs in them.

If they won't sort the finish out for you then the wet and dry should be OK, (used wet and gently), but I'd avoid T-Cut on brand new paint TBH.

Once you've flatted the runs a good top coat of polish like FARECLA should bring it back to a shine.

Re: decals. If you haven't got any yet I can recommend H.LLOYD Cycles, the quality and service they provide IME has been fantastic.

PS: +1 for a soft rag around the clamping point. Paint remains surprisingly soft for quite a long time after it's actually dry.

 

[HovR]

The paint in the threads might prove to be a bit of a pain! I'd see if you can chase it out whilst the paint is still soft, if not you might need some more professional grade thread tapping tools.

Looking good so far though, I like the colour choice!

 

[smokeysmoo]

The paint in the threads might prove to be a bit of a pain!

Good spot I missed that. FWIW whenever I've had a frame painted like this I've always screwed a couple of old cups into the BB with some tape over the holes as well. That way the threads are left sparkling when you take them out.

If you're stuck your LBS should only charge a nominal amount to chase the BB threads for you if they are clogged up.

 

[biggs682]

or loads of grease on threads before it gets painted often stops paint sticking to threads

 

[Tony Raynor]

Paint from threads has been removed. I did use a small amount of grease before spraying so it wasn't too bad. Got the crank and chainset on plus decals but it's too dark for pictures. I'll need to retouch the paintwork as the run was pretty bad and I've taken a little paint if the surrounding area. Luckily it's a modern colour paint so shouldn't be too hard to pick up a touch up pot (BMW ice blue used on minis).

 

[Tony Raynor]

Been busy putting gear on. Gears set up but need to get some new brakes as the shimano are too short :-(. Have found a set of weimann for now that fit. Tyres and tubes ordered, just need to think what colour tape to put on handlebars. I've also put the link of the original bike. It might not be perfect but it's a little better than it was :-).

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/1980s-bianchi-bottom-range-possibly-sprint.145727/

 

[smokeysmoo]

just need to think what colour tape to put on handlebars

Nah you don't, the only colour for bar tape is black

 

[Tony Raynor]

Lol now you've got me singing back in black.

 

[Tony Raynor]

Yeah all done and finished. Everything working, polished, touched up and rides nice. Onwards to the next restoration.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Looks good Tony. The only things I'd have changed or have done differently are:

Level the saddle.
Shorten the brake cables, use black outers and route the LH one the other side of the headtube.
Silver calipers.
Silver bars, stem and seat post.

That's just my own preference and critique though, but it still looks good fella.

 

[jack smith]

Logos good apart from it needs black outers!

 

[wisdom]

Looks good +1 on the black outers