Raleigh Grifter Mk2 in Blue - in storage for 30 years!

[dimitriscy]

Jan 27, 2015 10:03:49 GMT gingerrich76 said:

Try a hairdryer.

Thanks... I though of the heat gun, but is too strong and can harm the paint..

[gingerrich76]

No worries. And try lighter fluid to remove any glue

[4737carling]

I use a hair dryer and road traffic film remover for the leftover glue. What other bits do you need for your bike?

[dimitriscy]

Jan 27, 2015 16:01:55 GMT 4737carling said:

I use a hair dryer and road traffic film remover for the leftover glue. What other bits do you need for your bike?

Stickers removed. they became so hard, that i removed/broke them with a paper cutter. Now must clean the glue..
I found a kind offer of rear mudguard from Uk, and i will get it, and still looking for the decals... Begging one seller to make his auction for international bidders... 
And..waiting for one shop to bring the correct size of spokes. That's all....
New chain is waiting to be fited. I will also fit the tyres i got send, and maybe later go for the originals..

I didnt repaint the frame, i just covered the rusted spots with light blue primer, cleaned and polished. Allready looking much better!

[4737carling]

If the seller wont post out to you send me the money for the decals and postage to cyprus and I will post them to you.

[4737carling]

Are these the ones you are looking to get? www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121553113605?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[mike]

sure it would be no big deal to send stickers to Cyprus, its only paper ?

[4737carling]

Some sellers are stupid and limit there sales by not posting overseas. As long as the buyer is paying I can't see the problem.

[dimitriscy]

Jan 28, 2015 9:21:30 GMT 4737carling said:

If the seller wont post out to you send me the money for the decals and postage to cyprus and I will post them to you.

Thanks for you kind offer! I really apreciate that!!
I now see the link you gave me, thanks.
He asks too much for shipping, but what can i do??
I will take that..

[dimitriscy]

Stickers sorted, shipped in very reasonable price, and also got rear mudguard from same seller..

[4737carling]

Glad you got sorted.

[dimitriscy]

Stickers arrived, frame cleaned and will apply today..

Must sort out the front and rear mudguard, they need little sand paper work and painting with mad black paint...

Wheels still waiting for spokes.. cannot find them in local market yet. The shop is waiting for them for over a month..
Probaply, ebay will give a solution to this also. Will have to pay 3-4 times more..but maybe the only option afterall...

[dimitriscy]

Decals aplied, and they are really making the difference...!!

[raleighdaz]

I might have a set of stainless steel spokes bud ;-) where do you live and I can get a quote on postage for you.i sell these for £30 a set + postage

[dimitriscy]

Feb 12, 2015 10:52:52 GMT raleighdaz said:

I might have a set of stainless steel spokes bud ;-) where do you live and I can get a quote on postage for you.i sell these for £30 a set + postage

Thank you, but since i don't go with full restoration, it's taking me much out of budget...
I will see what are my cheapest options.

D.