How do you tell original paint?

[nizangkerplunk]

This Miyata Ridge Runner 3000 Alumitech frame. Is this original paint and decal?

 

[nizangkerplunk]

 

[BerthaPog]

At first glance, it looks original, I assume that it is the same as the choices available at the time. What makes you think it might not be?

 

[nizangkerplunk]

At first glance, it looks original, I assume that it is the same as the choices available at the time. What makes you think it might not be?

just want the confirmation.I am going to buy this bike!

Thanks!

 

[bikeworkshop]

It's a lot of work to produce decals - often a quick Google to see it you can buy identical ones can narrow the answer down.

Catalogue search can often find colour and decal editions, although of course the repaint might match.

Usually with a respray you can see if both paints in the bb shell or head tube.

But if course if a frame is repainted in the same colour, by the same method, and original decals attached, there's basically nothing to see.

 

[bikeworkshop]

... if it looks like catalogue paint,
And it tastes like catalogue paint...

 

[nizangkerplunk]

It's a lot of work to produce decals - often a quick Google to see it you can buy identical ones can narrow the answer down.

Catalogue search can often find colour and decal editions, although of course the repaint might match.

Usually with a respray you can see if both paints in the bb shell or head tube.

But if course if a frame is repainted in the same colour, by the same method, and original decals attached, there's basically nothing to see.

Thank you for the information!

 

[nizangkerplunk]

... if it looks like catalogue paint,
And it tastes like catalogue paint...

it is Miyata Ridge Runner 3000.



couldnt find it anywhere on Google.

 

[winjohn]

Reminds me of an old joke by an American stand up

"Last night thieves broke into my house, stole everything and replaced it with exact replicas"