Re: [RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal
Il est une abomination! Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Jul 24, 2015, at 4:54 AM, islaysteve alkire...@verizon.net wrote: At the risk of incurring the disapproval of Louis fans, I will share a method that might help alleviate the problem. The decal in the photo below consists of a diamond shape cut from a sheet of decal vinyl, and another sticker which you will no doubt recognize. I did this as I prefer it to Louis' face on my seat tube. The beauty is that it is completely removable. I ordered the sheet vinyl online, could probably come up with the site with some research. You could also make a straight panel from the sheet material, the diamond shape was surprisingly difficult to get right. Of course if your peeling decal is rough, it may show through the vinyl, so you may or may not want to take steps to smooth the surface. https://picasaweb.google.com/109191668701158452616/BleriotDecalAndPump?authuser=0authkey=Gv1sRgCPut4_aWy_6SHQfeat=directlink -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal
At the risk of incurring the disapproval of Louis fans, I will share a method that might help alleviate the problem. The decal in the photo below consists of a diamond shape cut from a sheet of decal vinyl, and another sticker which you will no doubt recognize. I did this as I prefer it to Louis' face on my seat tube. The beauty is that it is completely removable. I ordered the sheet vinyl online, could probably come up with the site with some research. You could also make a straight panel from the sheet material, the diamond shape was surprisingly difficult to get right. Of course if your peeling decal is rough, it may show through the vinyl, so you may or may not want to take steps to smooth the surface. https://picasaweb.google.com/109191668701158452616/BleriotDecalAndPump?authuser=0authkey=Gv1sRgCPut4_aWy_6SHQfeat=directlink -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal
Benedikt, I'm not sure why mine is peeling. It could have been caused by me, as I have a stand, and I theorize that I might have unthinkingly clamped the bicycle on the decal, instead of on the seat post. Oh well. It appears that the conventional wisdom is leave it alone - don't try to somehow scrape it off. I guess that's what I'll do. On Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 3:22:26 AM UTC-5, Benedikt wrote: The decal on my seat tube is cracking and peeling off as well. Been doing that for a long time. Recently I noticed a little of the paint coming off where the decal used to be. About two days later I realized what's causing it. When I come home the bike comes indoors and gets hung up on the wall by the rear wheel. Always the same way. And I always pick it up by the seat tube with my left hand. It's the wedding ring. As I lift the bike and the tube moves in my hand my wedding ring scratches right across that decal. I don't know if this sort of thing is happening to you but could be. Brian P. On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal
The decal on my seat tube is cracking and peeling off as well. Been doing that for a long time. Recently I noticed a little of the paint coming off where the decal used to be. About two days later I realized what's causing it. When I come home the bike comes indoors and gets hung up on the wall by the rear wheel. Always the same way. And I always pick it up by the seat tube with my left hand. It's the wedding ring. As I lift the bike and the tube moves in my hand my wedding ring scratches right across that decal. I don't know if this sort of thing is happening to you but could be. Brian P. On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal
There is definitely a Rivendell thing where they admire the worn out. And it appeals to me too. Especially if you rode the bike 5,000 miles and the decal got chipped. I think it shows (1) that you actually ride your bicycle; and (2) that you 're not such a mindless consumerist that you need to replace your bike every year. Faded, worn out, blue jeans have been popular, I theorize, for the same reasons. But this doesn't mean that I'd want a hole in my blue jeans when I walk out of the store. My Atlantis is relatively new. Clearly a matter of taste, I concede. On Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 1:41:33 AM UTC-5, Joe Bernard wrote: That's Grant's thing. The flash studio they did a couple years ago in San Francisco had what has to be the most scratched up Rivendell in existence hanging proudly on the wall (I think it was Spencer's, as shown in an early Reader). I admire his ability to tolerate such abuse of a fine bicycle, but I can't do it. Bubbling/peeling decals drive me crazy. On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 7:50:02 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote: On one of my trips to Rivendell Grant pointed out to me the decals on his Hilsen. His were cracked as you describe but I do not remember any bubbling. Anyway, it seemed to me he liked it. I suppose it's a beausage sort of thing. I got to say that I kind of liked it too. Matt On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal
That's Grant's thing. The flash studio they did a couple years ago in San Francisco had what has to be the most scratched up Rivendell in existence hanging proudly on the wall (I think it was Spencer's, as shown in an early Reader). I admire his ability to tolerate such abuse of a fine bicycle, but I can't do it. Bubbling/peeling decals drive me crazy. On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 7:50:02 PM UTC-7, hangtownmatt wrote: On one of my trips to Rivendell Grant pointed out to me the decals on his Hilsen. His were cracked as you describe but I do not remember any bubbling. Anyway, it seemed to me he liked it. I suppose it's a beausage sort of thing. I got to say that I kind of liked it too. Matt On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal
Rivendell sells hatchets. Amazing the fine work that can be done with a keen edge and good hand. Grin. I'd call it beausage and be done, but then I generally don't even notice things like that. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 2:05:20 PM UTC-6, Jim S. wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal
On one of my trips to Rivendell Grant pointed out to me the decals on his Hilsen. His were cracked as you describe but I do not remember any bubbling. Anyway, it seemed to me he liked it. I suppose it's a beausage sort of thing. I got to say that I kind of liked it too. Matt On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Question re Decal Removal
That really sounds like a question worth calling Rivendell. As unattractive as a damaged decal may be, leaving well enough alone may be better than damaging the clear coat or paint. Time for advice from the pros. dougP On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:05:20 PM UTC-7, Jim S. wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone has experience dealing with a damaged decal. The bike is an Atlantis. Not the end of the world, but the seat-tube decal is cracked and bubbling off. Does anyone know of a method of removal without otherwise damaging the paint? No decal would look better than a bubbly one. Thanks for any expertise you might share. Jim S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
