This bike brings back so many great memories of my early teens in 1987. My best friend had that exact model. we would ride morning till the sun went down. RIP Mikey. Thanks for taking to time to restore this beauty.
so much work for a really mid/low level panasonic... that must have been true love..:) respect! (i m also restoring a dx 3000 (white/red/blue) at the moment with shimano 600 components)
I really enjoyed this project. Was so inspired that I found a fully original DX3000 on market place a stones throw from you! Cannot wait to get started with it. Keep up your awesome work!
I love getting feedback like this, it makes the schlep of editing these videos all worthwhile 🙌🏼 All the best with your restoration, I’m sure it’s going to turn out beautifully 👍🏼
Better than when it came out the factory 👍. Truly masterful and a real inspiration, it’s given me that final nudge to attempt a full frame strip to bare metal and new paint. I’ll be coming back to this vid and numerous others of yours and paying very careful attention. Thank you so much for sharing.😁
I had a dx3000 stupid I sold it as it was my first bike with gears / old shimano 105 , I eventually found a bianchi from 1988 beautiful bike . The DX was a grey frame with pink handlebars and logo with a hint of blue , to me that bike looked SOOOOO!!! 80s ! ❤
Top work Brett. I like to see restoration in condensed real time. That is, showing me the detail of the process but not necessarily the half hour of polishing. Keep up the great work.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback 🙏🏼 It’s always difficult to figure out what’s going to work best for viewer retention so constructive feedback is always appreciated 👍🏼
The way you refinished the frame and parts, they look better than factory new! Kudos! The paint job especially. Can’t remember Panasonic ever have that nice finish…
Thank you. Fortunately the quality of the paint has also increased quite dramatically nowadays so you’re able to get much better finishes if you follow the processes and do good prep work 👍🏼
I was wondering about those tubes that you covered cables with at those friction points... I saw you use them in another video, and I was thinking that when I was a bike mechanic back in the mid 80s we didn't use anything like that. I like it! Better than grease!
Yup, it all goes about reducing the friction points and they help a lot. You just need to remember to keep them clean if you’re using the bike a lot in poor conditions 👍🏼
Thanks Chris, appreciated 👍🏼 I’m always trying to improve my content but I’m also very aware that I can’t please everyone all the time. I’m a hobby bike restorer after all, not a content creator expert 😉😁
Great work and attention to details, truly inspiring. I'm about to do a restoration project and would like to ask what software do you use for stencil creation? I've researched quite a lot and could not find any simple enough for 2D printing. I use Fusion for CNC designing, but I guess it is not applicable here.
Hello, Great restoration ! i have this since 2 years and love it. But 5week ago i have big crash with it. And know i must to restore it can you tell the yellow reference or code that you use ? on my the black contain some small blue glitter.
Sorry to hear of your accident, hope you weren’t injured at all. I unfortunately don’t have the paint code. Before painting, I took the bike into my local paint supply store and they colour matched the paint for me. Yes, the black has a metallic speckle in it 👍🏼
Sorry I could not watch and enjoy this video with the music rather than Buff simply describing the step by step restoration process. Music I can listen to at any time, and I prefer to choose my own, thank you very much. There goes yet another channel my wife and I once enjoyed due to over-production. Pity.
Hi Brett, I don’t think the music is overpowering in your restoration. I can still hear the buffing as you polish the frame. Looking forward to your next restoration. Cheers from, Melbourne Australia
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This bike brings back so many great memories of my early teens in 1987. My best friend had that exact model. we would ride morning till the sun went down. RIP Mikey. Thanks for taking to time to restore this beauty.
So glad to hear that Alex, sounds like you guys had a blast as youngsters 👍🏼 RIP Mikey
so much work for a really mid/low level panasonic...
that must have been true love..:)
respect!
(i m also restoring a dx 3000 (white/red/blue) at the moment with shimano 600 components)
Wow! Your attention to detail is awesome. This bike is flawless.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the restoration 👍🏼
I really enjoyed this project. Was so inspired that I found a fully original DX3000 on market place a stones throw from you! Cannot wait to get started with it. Keep up your awesome work!
I love getting feedback like this, it makes the schlep of editing these videos all worthwhile 🙌🏼 All the best with your restoration, I’m sure it’s going to turn out beautifully 👍🏼
Better than when it came out the factory 👍. Truly masterful and a real inspiration, it’s given me that final nudge to attempt a full frame strip to bare metal and new paint. I’ll be coming back to this vid and numerous others of yours and paying very careful attention. Thank you so much for sharing.😁
Glad to hear it’s inspired you, go for it, you got this 👍🏼🙌🏼
I discovered the plastic sheath trick, too. Nice.
Wow what an amazing job. I have a 1988 DX1000 still original and maybe someday I will do a full restoration. Thanks for the video.
Thank you, I hope it’s inspired you to restore yours, they all deserve saving 😁👍🏼
Patience and attention to details. I am learning a lot just watching this. Amazing work
Thanks, glad to hear the vids are helping others with their projects 👍🏼
I had a dx3000 stupid I sold it as it was my first bike with gears / old shimano 105 , I eventually found a bianchi from 1988 beautiful bike . The DX was a grey frame with pink handlebars and logo with a hint of blue , to me that bike looked SOOOOO!!! 80s ! ❤
They really are great little bikes 👍🏼
Beautiful job!! Always loved the Panansonic DX 3000
Thank you 🙏🏼
Really nice build. The black and yellow is a nice colour combo.
Great work. Well filmed. (And an epic hack at 7.47)
Thanks for the compliment 🙏🏼👍🏼
Top work Brett. I like to see restoration in condensed real time. That is, showing me the detail of the process but not necessarily the half hour of polishing.
Keep up the great work.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback 🙏🏼 It’s always difficult to figure out what’s going to work best for viewer retention so constructive feedback is always appreciated 👍🏼
Mad skill. Well done Brett. She’s looks beautiful.
Thanks Anton 👊🏼
The way you refinished the frame and parts, they look better than factory new! Kudos! The paint job especially. Can’t remember Panasonic ever have that nice finish…
Thank you. Fortunately the quality of the paint has also increased quite dramatically nowadays so you’re able to get much better finishes if you follow the processes and do good prep work 👍🏼
Very nice professional job, thanks for the video.
Thanks for the feedback Bob, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼
I had an 1987 Nishiki Olympic 12 I bought new when I was 15 and had the same group set as that Pannisonic. Even the rims.
It’s a really nice combination 👍🏼
A work of art!
Another great video of a beautiful restoration..
Looking forward to the next one.
All the best /STEEL IS REAL !
Thanks Dino, next one is in the pipeline already 👍🏼
I was wondering about those tubes that you covered cables with at those friction points... I saw you use them in another video, and I was thinking that when I was a bike mechanic back in the mid 80s we didn't use anything like that. I like it! Better than grease!
Yup, it all goes about reducing the friction points and they help a lot. You just need to remember to keep them clean if you’re using the bike a lot in poor conditions 👍🏼
Very well done, Buff; she is a Beaut! (and I enjoyed the ultra-chilled music in the beginning - just saying!)
Thanks Chris, appreciated 👍🏼 I’m always trying to improve my content but I’m also very aware that I can’t please everyone all the time. I’m a hobby bike restorer after all, not a content creator expert 😉😁
…and I like the SINGLE bottle cage, since I used to ride often with just one cage…, and -for me, it gives a clean look.
Congrats on 3k subscribers!!!
Thanks Pudz 🍾🥂
Excelent work.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Hi, im a fan of classic vintage bike thats why I subscribe in your Channel and hope to learn & get ideas to build my olmo frameset
Thanks for subscribing Dennis, I hope I can help and good luck with your restoration 👍🏼
I like the silicone cable housing in the bottom shift cable guide however I would think water and dirt would be trapped inside.
Indeed, you’ll need to keep an eye on it if you ride the bike in those kind of conditions 👍🏼
Beautiful!
Thank you 🙏🏼 👍🏼
Awsome work here, an absolute perfectionist. What happens to all the bikes that you restore?
Thank you 🙏🏼 If the bikes are my size then I normally keep them in my collection, if not I sell them on to allow me to buy the next bike to restore.
Absolutely fantastic result 👏 👏👏👌 Well done on what looks like a better than original factory issue.
Thanks Darryl 👊🏼👍🏼
that finish is next level. top job again :-)
I can't recall us getting those bikes in the UK. maybe we did but I never saw one
Thanks 👊🏼 We got them in fairly limited numbers in SA as well but every now and then one pops up for sale. They’re quality bikes for sure 👌🏼
Awesome Brett!
you're a master!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Great work and attention to details, truly inspiring. I'm about to do a restoration project and would like to ask what software do you use for stencil creation? I've researched quite a lot and could not find any simple enough for 2D printing. I use Fusion for CNC designing, but I guess it is not applicable here.
Thank you 🙏🏼 I use the proprietary software that comes with my cutter called Silhouette Studios but often also use Inkscape for image manipulation.
Keep going mate . Nice content and restoration. You have support from my channel.
What price can this bike have on the market? I have one and I want to give myself an idea of the price.
Hello, Great restoration ! i have this since 2 years and love it. But 5week ago i have big crash with it. And know i must to restore it can you tell the yellow reference or code that you use ? on my the black contain some small blue glitter.
Sorry to hear of your accident, hope you weren’t injured at all. I unfortunately don’t have the paint code. Before painting, I took the bike into my local paint supply store and they colour matched the paint for me. Yes, the black has a metallic speckle in it 👍🏼
Sorry I could not watch and enjoy this video with the music rather than Buff simply describing the step by step restoration process. Music I can listen to at any time, and I prefer to choose my own, thank you very much. There goes yet another channel my wife and I once enjoyed due to over-production. Pity.
And here was me thinking people didn’t like my South African accent. Can’t please everyone all the time I guess, take care 👍🏼
Hi Brett, I don’t think the music is overpowering in your restoration. I can still hear the buffing as you polish the frame. Looking forward to your next restoration.
Cheers from,
Melbourne Australia