How to make your bike look like new again

Step 2: Assembly of the bike

After you finished painting your bike you can reassemble your bike.
Be careful the paint might feel dry but most of the time it still needs to harden.
Before you put any part back on your bike you remove all the grease and rust .
I general give every part a nice shine.
If you think that rust will come back after a while just clean it and paint it with a clear coat that will make the bike stand the test of time a bit longer.
Some parts are just too ugly or damaged to repair so you will have to buy some new parts ( i mostly still change small things on the parts i buy to make it fit the general style of the bicycle).
It also helps if you replace worn down parts like old bearrings  and give everything that needs it some new grease.

Comments

[H454]

Those pedals are awesome, where did you get them? And what is the name/ brand?

[nathan701]

Found the product code it's VP-610 .
Link:
http://www.vpcomponents.com/newen/product_detail.php?id=71

[nathan701]

I found those pedals at a local bicycle shop and modified them (removed the reflectors and the rubber that was between them because it was ugly like that)
They are made by a company called VP.
If you google "vp pedal tour grip" in images then you can see how they look originally (the first picture)