Popped over to Maldon Shot Blasting & Powder Coating for a morning's photography. Amongst the neat rows of go-kart chassis, motorcycle components, swing arms and other project works, this frame emerged from the blast cabinet. Horizontal Campagnolo ends, cable guides and intricate lugwork bear the hallmarks of a volume produced 531 tourer from the mid to late seventies. 
Rather akin to the hungry little Caterpillar, internal corrosion had chomped holes in the seat tube but Graham skillfully plug welds the affected areas using a MIG unit on the lowest setting before grinding them flat and applying a lick of thermabond3.
Cometh the man, cometh the chromate...
Top-coat 
Fresh from the oven...
Total cost of the renovation (including forks) £60. Like what you see? Give Trevor a call on +4401621 841100 or visit http://www.ctc-powder-coating.co.uk/ for more info.