Quick Bike Makeover
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Have an old bike that needs some love?
This was an old one we had kicking around in the basement.
I dug it out and repainted it for my sister!
Skill
Beginner - intermediate.
Tools
Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Paint
Sand paper
Metal polish
This was an old one we had kicking around in the basement.
I dug it out and repainted it for my sister!
Skill
Beginner - intermediate.
Tools
Wrenches
Screwdrivers
Pliers
Paint
Sand paper
Metal polish
Strip Down
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Remove all the components down to the bike frame.
Prime and Paint the Frame
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Choose a colour theme and don't forget to mask!
Reassemble.
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Pic 1
Reassemble the bike.
Pic 2
Fork Detail
Pic 3
Hub Detail
Reassemble the bike.
Pic 2
Fork Detail
Pic 3
Hub Detail
Finished
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Pic 1: Done!
Pic 2: Handlebar detail
Pic 2: Handlebar detail