Team Raleigh Ti decals help

[Henrikfk]

Hello experts,
Can someone please help me with a good place to source decals for this battered Raleigh, and maybe give some good advice in regards to paint or leave as be
Thanks a lot, it is pretty weather beaten……

 

[vcballbat]

The correct no black outline decals for 74 are not available but I have some original sets which I am considering having reproduced if there's a demand. You have the second version of the Ti Raleigh Team Livery used for one year only 1974 then the same style italicised font was used used with a black outline for the third version in 1975 . Preserve what you have as it's rare and only original once.

 

[Nob]

Personally I’d renovate it unless patina is your thing

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I'd do everything I could to save the original finish. Beautiful frame.

 

[ferrus]

Agree with preserving the finish.
There will come a time when all the team frames left will sport fresh refinished livery, - often heavily done with poor colour matching and crudely replicated decals.
We’ll realise what a mistake we made when it’s too late, and original finishes will be highly valued and sought after.

 

[Henrikfk]

I'd do everything I could to save the original finish. Beautiful frame.

Thank you Gunnessisgoodforyou Any recommendations for how to revitalize the paint and not harm the decals?
And would you happen to know the thread size/type for forkstem and BB cups?

 

[vcballbat]

Thank you Gunnessisgoodforyou Any recommendations for how to revitalize the paint and not harm the decals?
And would you happen to know the thread size/type for forkstem and BB cups?

Would they be the same as the ones you took off when stripping the bike

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Thank you Gunnessisgoodforyou Any recommendations for how to revitalize the paint and not harm the decals?
And would you happen to know the thread size/type for forkstem and BB cups?

I use a variety of scotch brite, wet and dry, cutting compounds and a good wax polish. My preferred wax is Mer. You will have to work around the decals. If you're worried mask them off. It's knowing when to stop and not "Gild the lilly"
These are very useful, use a rust converter after. Get a paint match after you've cut back a sample of paint.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11174172...9Qc9XGfTyO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Henrikfk]

I use a variety of scotch brite, wet and dry, cutting compounds and a good wax polish. My preferred wax is Mer. You will have to work around the decals. If you're worried mask them off. It's knowing when to stop and not "Gild the lilly"
These are very useful, use a rust converter after. Get a paint match after you've cut back a sample of paint.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11174172...9Qc9XGfTyO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thank you, will have to look for something matching here in the EU ;-)
Would you happen to know the thread of the fork threads? It is 1" but I am wondering what the thread count is?

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

24 Teeth per inch