I'm in a quandary. I just picked up this frame: it's an Appel, hand built in Wisconsin by Mike Appel, one of the chief builders for Trek when Trek produced steel frames. This is a 1988 model, 53 cm, Columbus SL tubed. Appel is known to be within the top builders in the U.S., next to Brian Bayliss and Richard Sachs.
Anyway, this thing has been chewed up pretty well, but more than apt for any riding/racing I can do on it. I would, however, like to paint it, rather than let its field scars exist, particularly on the seat and chainstays.
I was thinking of painting it a Porsche color, or colors. I've seen some bikes with the Porsche Gulf motif, which I think might be cool as that's always been one of my favorite liveries on a race car. Nonetheless, I seek the advice of the board here as to what color or colors I should paint this frame. So fire away.
I also might need new decals, so if you guys have any suggestions with that, please offer them.
Thanks.
Here's the frame:
Here, one can see the extent of chipped paint and road rash this frame has suffered, particularly on the seat and chainstays. The inside of the dropouts are particularly worn.