Thorn Exp Frame. Repaint what colour?

[Olive137]

Hi All

A few months ago I bought an old Thorn Exp frame from a well known auction site. Paint is pretty much shot so I need to repaint it. After a bit of research it looks like the Exp frame paint was 2 tone affair.

Being honest I'm not the biggest fan of that style.

I like powder coating, I tend to abuse my bikes quite a bit but am looking into getting it enameled at the local frame sprayers in Leeds.

I would like your thoughts on keeping the two tone colour scheme, getting it powder coated or professionally painted at Bob Jacksons in Leeds.

What colour/colours should I go for?

[jags]

orange is all the go theses days  .
blue with white bands on seat tube and white headtube makes for a classy looking bike.
good luck with the bike  ,get that color right 

[John Saxby]

I'd opt for BRG, a little on the dark side, with silver accents from crank, rims/spokes, and mudguards.

Plan B might be midnight blue, again with silver accents.

[alfie1952]

 John,  i'll second  your choice of brg with chrome/ siver.

Regards Alfie

[Danneaux]

A third endorsement of BRG from me.

Best,

Dan.

[John Saxby]

Alfie, Dan - what excellent taste you have! 

[Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop]

Colour Tech will do a much neater job than Bob's as they painted them initially and have the stencils for the EXP and Thorn logo's

[Olive137]

Thanks everyone.

Will look into Colour Tech.

Will keep you updated with pics in the next few months

Cheers