Restoration, Decals & Photography
I have always had a passion for vintage French bicycles. I feel in love with this 1950s Gitane track frame on eBay and purchased it for complete restoration project. Once the Frame’s graphics were carefully documented, I proceeded to remove the frames finish back to the raw steel. While I was tearing down and refinishing the frame, I recreated the graphics and had new decal sheets made. The decals were applied just before the first of many clear coats were sprayed. I hand built the wheels and I also polished each hub and all spokes to a mirror finish. I then art directed and photo corrected the photography shoot.
pre restoration
Once the Frame’s graphics were carefully documented, I proceeded to remove the frames current finish back to the raw steel and prepare the frame for primer and paint.
decals
While I was tearing down and refinishing the frame, I digitally recreated the graphics and had new decal sheets made by a small specialty shop. The decals were applied after primer and paint and before the first of many clear coats.
finished restoration
The final bike build included hand built and polished wheels. I then directed and photo corrected the photography shoot.
