Scootering

THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

On returning with the powder-coated parts from Scunthorpe Powder Coating, most of the bodywork (legshields, mudguard, loop, rear light unit and bridge-piece, etc.) was sprayed in a sparkling silver metallic paint by Phil; the parts being oversprayed in Candy Red were given a zinc primer coating to provide a substantial basecoat. I decided to contrast this with black internal parts, so the tank, toolbox, rear mudguard and frame were given a high gloss powder-coat; I’m hoping the Candy Red of the side panels, horncast and headset will

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