In the realm of adult cinema, I believe they would call that the money shot (though I will, of course, defer to those who have actually seen such a thing).
Willet M. On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1:35:55 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: > Thanks, Willet! > > David: Phew, that's the stuff! Thanks for the closeup of the headtube > (insert 🆒 emojis) > > On Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:59:11 AM UTC-5 spru...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Here are two pictures of my first-generation Bombadil in raw steel with a >> Suntour XC Pro drivetrain. >> David Sprunger >> North Newton, KS >> >> [image: image.png] >> >> [image: image.png] >> >> On Wed, Mar 9, 2022 at 7:55 PM 'WilletM' via RBW Owners Bunch < >> rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> Below is my Bilenky travel bike from the mid-90's. It has Nervex lugs >>> and some very pretty flowing brass. It only has about 20 miles on it so >>> far, so I can't speak to the durability of the finish (though Steve did >>> warn me that it was rather suspect). I don't recall precisely if it was >>> paint or powder, but I do seem to remember him saying something about the >>> primer-type substance making the tubes a little darker, so I'm guessing it >>> was paint. >>> >>> Willet M. >>> >>> >>> [image: IMG_1855.JPG] >>> >>> [image: IMG_1854.JPG] >>> >>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:41:36 PM UTC-7 eric...@gmail.com wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks, Steven, that laser cutting trick is another level. >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:33:50 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote: >>>> >>>>> satin clear powder coat on this serrota club special. >>>>> the logos were sandblasted into the steel with a vinyl-cut mask prior >>>>> to the clear coat. >>>>> [image: DSCF3630.jpg][image: DSCF3620.jpg] >>>>> >>>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 6:30:02 PM UTC-5 S. Greco wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> matte clear powder coat on this simpleone >>>>>> [image: DSCF8190.jpg] >>>>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 5:26:52 PM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks to you all for sharing. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Eric: Do you have any color pics that show the corrosion, surface >>>>>>> rust and patina? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Patch: Your experience sounds helpful! I'd love to see some pictures >>>>>>> when you have a chance. Did you ever find a way to maintain some >>>>>>> corrosion >>>>>>> and patina? Like letting it weather a bit before adding the clear coat? >>>>>>> Understood regarding the powdery surface rust being an issue. I've >>>>>>> encountered this plenty when looking through old rusted tools. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Here's hoping Jason Fuller has some info to share about his >>>>>>> Bombadil, formerly clear powder-coated, now beautifully painted. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 3:02:44 PM UTC-5 Patch T wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'll have to dig out photos later, but I've done this a couple >>>>>>>> times - with and without clearcoat. I prefer the results without >>>>>>>> clearcoat. >>>>>>>> But if you don't wipe down your bike frequently, the rust that >>>>>>>> collects >>>>>>>> rubs off on your clothes easily. Something to be aware of. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Patch, whose commuter was a stripped, raw early 80s Trek 950 with >>>>>>>> RTPs (rust=theft prevention!) until carrying it up the flight of >>>>>>>> stairs >>>>>>>> home daily got all his clothes dirty, in NYC >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2:23:27 PM UTC-5 Collin A wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> While not a Riv, I had a 2017 Kona Roadhouse with some brass >>>>>>>>> simworks fenders that looked sweet. Clear coat over raw showcasing >>>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>>> fillet over tig welds. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> [image: trashed-1609528015-IMG_20190222_123114.jpg] >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:20:45 AM UTC-8 eric...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I'm working on a project and considering going the raw steel >>>>>>>>>> finish route, with a clear. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I hope people can share some pictures of raw steel bikes for >>>>>>>>>> inspiration. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Here are a few images I've saved. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> - Lyle's Rivendell Rambouillet >>>>>>>>>> - Oil buffed in with scotchbrite pads >>>>>>>>>> - Sal's Trek 950 >>>>>>>>>> - Raw with clear shellac >>>>>>>>>> - This Rivendell Glorious from facebook >>>>>>>>>> - I believe these got a clear powdercoat >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> [image: download.jpg] >>>>>>>>>> [image: 37166652_218919018822897_3133483443376095232_n.jpg] >>>>>>>>>> [image: 272456597_6980658778672856_3904882088288009621_n.jpg] >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>> >> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/19983695-8456-4dd8-9fa8-49484448ee33n%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/19983695-8456-4dd8-9fa8-49484448ee33n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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