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stidds:
Now I have a GT frame and forks that are currently sat in their original chrome, now somebody has tried to clean the chrome using something that scratched and dulled the chrome.

I have tried all I know to get some shine back on the bike but to no avail, it is not getting much better than I have.

The dulled tube is the down tube from headset to bottom bracket where the frame sticker sits (I have new frame stickers to go on), the rest of the frame condition is pretty damn good for 30 years old.

Here is my question should I leave it as it is even though it will never be a star of the show but it is in its original clothing or get the frame painted and have it looking minty.

The frame is not a massively rare one or particularly expensive so if it is refinished it is not a one off that will never be seen again.  Also due to what the frame is I am not going to get it re-chromed as it will be way too expensive.

What is everybody's opinion?

I will take a couple of pictures and bang them up.

Gnarlyscoots:
Is it a Pro Series Sean?

I am a massive fan of original finishes these days and even if it has a few floors, it is still original. That is something you cannot get back with a refinish  :)

My JMC has a 'wear' in the chrome on the TT but I would rather keep it in original chrome than get the new 'wet' look chrome finish  :daumenhoch:

stidds:
It is a 84 Pro Series Terry, here are the pictures.

MartyC:
Looks like it has been stripped of or prepared for a candy coat, would look great in candy too.

Gnarlyscoots:
I see what you mean mate  :(

If you use chrome backed decals, it should cover most of it, then get some genuine old 'other' decals and add them too. It should get most of it hidden mate  :daumenhoch:

These ride superb and I miss my 2 but didn't have the space for them and needed to fit the JMC in  :)

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