loopy
May 29 2006, 08:18 PM
Ok, got this Kuwahara cruiser the other day. While it's a great find, it's not my thing. It will be for sale shortly.
But here's the question, do I leave the chrome that's on it, or powdercoat it? The chrome is good on most of the bike, except the seatstay/seatpost welds, and the bb welds where the chrone is GONE.
I'm asking because I'm sure one of you guys will end up with it. I have some stickers on the way, and I was thinking of doing it white.
Thanks for any input
Apollo
May 29 2006, 09:23 PM
Leave it chrome.
larryS
May 29 2006, 09:55 PM
If you're not going to build it, and sell it....leave "as-is". Let the buyer do his thing with it. Nice frame and fork btw.
Ringer
May 29 2006, 10:49 PM
another vote for leaving it original if your selling it
mcam
May 29 2006, 11:37 PM
It sure looks like a nice frameset. I'd really like a Kuwahara 24.
I agree, leave it as is.
bwl007
May 30 2006, 06:42 AM
I also agree - leave it chrome.
bkquill
May 30 2006, 06:54 AM
Leave it as is.
t nile
May 30 2006, 07:57 AM
Ditto.
BREWdude
May 30 2006, 08:03 AM
Leave it as is.
agentheinz
May 30 2006, 08:33 AM
chrome looks OK, I wouldn't mess with it.
66alfa_gtv
May 30 2006, 09:04 AM
leave it chrome
Yasser
May 30 2006, 09:50 AM
Sell it to me, lol.
OLDSKOOLPK
May 30 2006, 01:34 PM
powder it....just kidding....LEAVE THAT PUPPY CHROME....then let the buyer decide what to do with it....very nice cruiser....but tooooo big for my 5'2 short body.
Jon
Moosegoose Nick
May 30 2006, 01:56 PM
Rattle can it yellow and then do a splatter of pastel colors on it.
J/K, leave it chrome, looks like it's still in decent shape.
Moosegoose Nick
May 30 2006, 01:58 PM
I got a Moose that I might trade for it...if you're interested in trading?
AndyDiamond
May 30 2006, 02:59 PM
Chrome is good - that's how they came.
retrodave
May 30 2006, 04:32 PM
Leave it chrome and pm me your price. LOL.
Torkerpro
May 30 2006, 04:46 PM
A good general rule to follow, "If it looks like chrome leave it alone"
loopy
May 31 2006, 06:13 PM
So it looks like it will stay chrome. I have stickers on the way, and I plan on building it up. After that it will be up for auction.
Thanks for all the help. I didn't want to destroy something that means something to you guys.
BMX2112
May 31 2006, 11:42 PM
cut it down and turn it into a pit bike and then rattle can it GOLD!!
larryS
Jun 1 2006, 12:59 AM
If you decide to powder, you may want to find a set of Kuwahara pads before powdering. That may help you decide on a color. That's just my suggestion. I've restored a few bikes, including a Kuwahara 24.
larryS
Jun 1 2006, 10:14 AM
Just sell it to mcam. Mike need a Kuwi 24!
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