For what it's worth, I found 7 coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye amber
shellac (www.epinions.com/Paint-Zinsser_Bulls_Eye_Amber_Shellac_1_Pt)
on the tan cork tape (http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/cork-
handlebar-tape/16-130) to be a touch lighter than the B17 honey:
www.flickr.com/photos/millhiser/3571125023.  I also found the Brooks
leather handlebar tape the wrong shade: 
www.flickr.com/photos/millhiser/2492635988
.




On Nov 13, 10:05 pm, Angus <[email protected]> wrote:
> It'll rarely be a perfect match....go for contrast...or do what I did,
> which is give up entirely.
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> Angus
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> On Nov 12, 11:12 pm, chef <[email protected]> wrote:
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> > Hello. First time post here. I've been reading for a while though:)
> > Thanks for all the info, its been great. I'm installing interrupters
> > on my hilsen and I might be able to salvage the tape job, but if
> > not..... I would like some advice on what tape and shellac to use to
> > closely match a honey colored b17. Doesn't need to be perfect, if
> > anything I think a little darker would be better. Any info would be
> > much appreciated.

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