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JamesH:

--- Quote from: Oddjob on April 13, 2018, 11:37:16 PM ---Are you by any chance using 5000 wet and dry to remove scratches in the lacquer?

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Yeah I very gently hit a couple of spots with 3000 wet/dry but didn't really want to go too hard at it.

On modern paints you can wet sand / polish down to 1200/1500 grit and machine polish.

The machine I’m using is also new to me (normally use a dual action machine but this is a straight rotary so is taking some time to adjust to).

Happy with the results so far though - it's going to lift the bike definitely.

James

JamesH:

--- Quote from: Green1 on April 13, 2018, 10:41:12 PM ---The word patina is well and truly overused on eBay its used as code for rust bucket.
 
I like your bikes James as no amount of polishing hides the fact the bike had a history behind it. 
Also means I don't cry when they get caught out in the rain.

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Thanks Mick - yep I have to think twice about using the P word but it's genuinely appropriate for this one...

UK Pete:
Nice work James
You found a real jem there

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philward:
Great find James and so good that its doesn't need complete rebuild - and still looks stunning

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