Many auto parts stores carry a selection of touch up paint in small containers with a brush in the cap.
Take the frame with you to get a good match (you might get some funny looks but hey...).
Use something like Isopropyl alcohol on a soft cloth to remove the smoke and any grease.
A few very light coats of touch up paint with adequate time to dry between coats will work well. After a week or so you can rub out the touched up spots with some rubbing compound or car polish.
Remember, you're doing camouflage not a concours d'elegance restoration. It wont be noticeable (or shouldn't be noticeable) from 5-10 feet (1.5-3 meters).
Does your Pro have the "bird's mouth" lugs?
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Anthony Taylor wrote:
> All,
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> I have just acquired a nice original '73 Raleigh Professional in blue/silver. My next job is a complete strip to repack bearings, and thoroughly clean everything. Interestingly, when I opened the box upon receipt there was a strong odor of smoke! Closer examination revealed a brownish film all over everything. Looks like from wood smoke?
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> Paint is generally very good, but the top tube has some paint loss under the rear brake cable. Does anyone know of a commercially available touch-up paint that is a good match for this color blue? Also, there are rub marks on both sides of the head tube. Available touch-up paint?
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> I would be grateful for any input.
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> Thanks
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> Tony Taylor
> Manchester NH