Peugeot Rapport Restoration - Part 1

Part 1 of my restoration attempt of a vintage 1980’s Peugeot Rapport bicycle that was built in South Africa and my failed attempt at giving it a fresh coat of paint and decals.
The bike was built with Carbolite 101 tubing and is sporting a Shimano Sport LX groupset. It has Weinmann brake levers and what I think are Weinmann calipers. The frame is 53cm CTT and 54cm CC on the toptube.
Here’s the link to my restoration of a classic Peugeot Classique in which I talk about the history of Peugeot bicycles in South Africa
• Peugeot Classique Rest...

[@jamieforbes2389]

I've a friend who always says 'every day is a school day' - great video and looking forward to seeing part 2

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Jamie Forbes I like that, thanks for sharing it. It's certainly like that when you're into restorations 👍🏼

[@JoaoPaulo-lr6wh]

Nice work, thanks.

[@michaelsnedden9029]

Thanks for sharing your mistakes. They are a good learning opportunity. Also, RJ the Bike Guy is great. He's helped me, too.

[@claytonsutherland1359]

Love the honesty and unedited mistakes with masking. Looking forward to Part Two. Benzine should clean off any sticky adhesive reside with no damage to the paint. Great videos!

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thank you, I’ll give it a try next time 👍🏼

[@kurtschindler6252]

For certain it will be well worth sanding down and respecting after the 1st decal mishap. BTW - I’ve had good success removing safety levers. I grind down the ends of the nut and bolt as needed to slip a hood over. Please Keep the videos coming.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

I agree with you - if you're going to do something then do it right.
can't wait to see the build and final finish

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

during the meanwhilst Absolutely, I've actually got that scripture on one of my new cupboard doors, I'll share it in the next vid 👍🏼

[@dinsycycling1016]

Hi I have only just came across your channel and now a new subscriber, your work, information and history is very intersting. Looking forward to part 2.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Dinsy Cycling thank you, nice to have to onboard 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@dinsycycling1016]

@@BuffsVintageBikes your welcome, I do restoreations myself but never filmed any of them my look into doing some.

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Dinsy Cycling it adds a new dynamic and is sometimes more time consuming than the actual restoration. As a result I only make videos of some of my restorations, the rest I just take before & after photos.

[@erlpen2016]

I was about yo subscribe when i notice that i am a subscriber already...and i know it wasn’t because of this video....although i am very impresed about this video....also i subscribe to “rj the bicycle guy”

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

besamemucho5 thank you, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@monkeyraven1617]

Can you please make a Video about making your Decals?
Especially the rigida for the rim. Shown in an earlier video

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Thanks for the feedback, I'm still very new to creating my own decals but if there's a need, I'll have a crack at creating a video.

[@petergiourelas3753]

Suntour was never bottom, more like top?

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Like Shimano and Campagnolo it had different models in its lineup of components, some were better than others 👍🏼

[@petergiourelas3753]

No, suntour mid range was top range for other brands