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87 GT Performer 
#76 2019-04-28 6:25am
- GToddC5
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Re: 87 GT Performer
Great work, looks awesome!
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#77 2019-04-28 7:01am
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Re: 87 GT Performer
LMW3 wrote:
Arsenal2012 wrote:
What did you use to clean the frame? Im cleaning up a white bike RN and it has scuffs here and there. I was considering Goofoff and then white paint.
I'm sure there are numerous effective methods and obviously it depends on the condition of the bike/paint under all of the dirt and grime but I used the same approach as on the pedals. Soap and warm water to start then rinse it. Next I sprayed it down with wd40 and then hand scrubbed it. On the tough spots with grind marks, paint rub or whatever I resprayed with wd40 and just persistently scrubbed it. Works great on the decals too. Then soap and warm water and rinsed again then hand dried. Will do a final wipe down and wax it once assembled. I prefer to keep original paint so I don't paint or touch up. On any big rust spots I use rustoleum spray gel.
Comparison on the forks:
http://uploads.bmxmuseum.com/user-image … 9c8a90.jpg
WD40, I got plenty of that, ill give it a shot. Thanks, keep up the good work.
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#78 2019-05-07 7:10pm
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Re: 87 GT Performer
Almost done. Run the cables and test it out soon. Went with some cheap kendas and new A'ME grips because I'm hoping to log some miles on this one.
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May have found a survivor pink 85-86 Dyno?
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#79 2019-05-07 7:23pm
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Re: 87 GT Performer
LMW3 wrote:
Almost done. Run the cables and test it out soon. Went with some cheap kendas and new A'ME grips because I'm hoping to log some miles on this one.
http://uploads.bmxmuseum.com/user-image … 3a50eb.jpg
Looks awesome, great cleanup job. Kenda k55 are a great freestyle tire. I have many sets of them myself.
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#80 2019-05-08 6:19am
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Re: 87 GT Performer
Just WOW man, came out so awesome!
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#81 2019-05-08 11:25am
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Re: 87 GT Performer
Thanks a lot. Have some time in on this one but worth it.
May have found a survivor pink 85-86 Dyno?
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#82 2019-05-08 11:25am
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Re: 87 GT Performer
GToddC5 wrote:
Just WOW man, came out so awesome!
Thanks Todd!!
May have found a survivor pink 85-86 Dyno?
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#83 2019-05-08 12:37pm
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Re: 87 GT Performer
See you got rid of the Tioga CD!
Bike looks really good. Damn near new.
You put the "elbow" in Elbow Grease for sure!
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#84 2019-05-08 1:26pm
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Re: 87 GT Performer
Looks great
If winning isn't everything then why do they keep score?
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#85 2019-05-08 1:30pm
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Re: 87 GT Performer
Wow! Nice work, a clean all white Performer is so iconic. That one definitely fell into the right hands
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#86 2019-05-08 1:49pm
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Re: 87 GT Performer
Well done. Enjoy riding it!
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