tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post6099419016649664027..comments2024-03-26T08:39:46.290-04:00Comments on Hugh`s bicycle blog: Ross Adventurer Update / Polishing Brake LeversUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-15385070596105256002011-11-30T15:43:31.248-05:002011-11-30T15:43:31.248-05:00Hey Rust-Remover,
I do not publish comments with a...Hey Rust-Remover,<br />I do not publish comments with advertising links. CheersHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-36987197446875632322011-11-30T15:35:33.897-05:002011-11-30T15:35:33.897-05:00Hey Ryan,
First thanks. I use only clean paper to...Hey Ryan,<br /> First thanks. I use only clean paper towels to hand buff my parts and wheels. I really need to look into getting a buffing wheel for my bench grinder. Or at least one for my drill. I only have a buffing wheel for my rotary tool. And that is only good for really small stuff. Truth be told, I really do not know anything about buffing parts with a buffing wheel. I have seen brake parts buffed with a wheel, and they are unbelievable. I really need to start watching videos on the topic.<br /> The only thing that makes my wheels come-out the way they do is my willingness to brush and polish a piece as many times as it takes. I`m real bull-headed about stuff like that.<br /> I must admit I`m very pleased with the white cable housings too. With the White handlebar tape and saddle, it looks awesome. I was thinking it might look over done when choosing to go with all that white. But now it is finished I`m glad I did.<br /> Thanks again for all the kind words and support. The storm has delayed my outside photography for a few days. And "knocked out" the power for a while. But I promise I will get it done asap.<br /> CheersHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-2180982714470312032011-11-29T13:33:05.895-05:002011-11-29T13:33:05.895-05:00Hugh the level of shine you get on the chrome and ...Hugh the level of shine you get on the chrome and alloy parts never ceases to amaze me. Are you only using a clean cloth to buff or do you use a drill powered buffer too? I have to agree with your comments about cleaning an polishing multiple times. I recently cleaned a rear wheel on a Peugeot UO-8, after a soap and water cleaning followed by a coat of Turtlewax chrome cleaner the wheel was vastly improved but did not Shine. On a whim I tried a second coat of chrome cleaner on a section wheel and it made an incredible difference. A PIA but worth it. Looking forward to the finished Ross - the white cable housing looks sharp btw.RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-13390834985904083292011-11-29T00:51:34.392-05:002011-11-29T00:51:34.392-05:00Hey Steve.
I agree it was probably a different for...Hey Steve.<br />I agree it was probably a different formula. But I will definitely test it on a scrap frame "just in case". Hey! Thank God it was the underside of the bonnet! That could have been a freak`n nightmare had it been the top side. I think I would be a little gun shy after that one myself. Thanks for the "heads up".<br /> CheersHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-90242420621742862262011-11-29T00:36:12.931-05:002011-11-29T00:36:12.931-05:00Hey John,
The Ross is a very low mileage bike that...Hey John,<br />The Ross is a very low mileage bike that was stored in a fairly dry garage or basement for many years. So the spokes were in pretty good shape to start with. For spokes that are in "not so good" condition you can try using a copper scrub pad. The copper is soft so it should not damage the surface. You can find these in the kitchen supplies isle at any supermarket. If the spokes are "really rough" you can sand them with automotive wet sanding paper. I would start with the finer paper and see how that works. And try a gritter paper only if necessary. Obviously you don`t want to sand them down to a point where they are no longer structurally sound. So I would keep the sanding to minimum. After I sand spokes I like to use a little spray-on car wax on a rag. Give them a quick wipe down with the wax. Then buff them lightly with a dry rag.<br />Good Luck, I hope you find this info helpful.<br />Maybe we will hear some from some other readers out there about what has worked for them. CheersHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12986498277947032639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-54871304123533130392011-11-28T21:23:21.796-05:002011-11-28T21:23:21.796-05:00Hello again,
I must ask about the spokes in the ...Hello again, <br /> I must ask about the spokes in the last frame, is that all you use, armor-all clean-wipes? I have not had much luck with getting my spokes to shine. My rims and hubs are sparkly and shiny but the spokes have black spots and are dull at best. I have had a little success with a green scotch-brite pad but worry about the spokes integrity. I have tinkered with sugarless lemon kool-ade mix, because it gets coins, pots and pans to really shine, but I think it looses it zing when I apply it with a paper towel.<br /> By the way the brake-levers look great.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13313339952032622637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4155039544820521548.post-4283904080944297432011-11-28T18:43:37.407-05:002011-11-28T18:43:37.407-05:00Be careful with that Castrol cleaner around paint,...Be careful with that Castrol cleaner around paint, though it looks like a different formulation of the Castrol cleaner that ate away the paint when I used it on the inside of a Jaguar show car bonnet. Fortunately, I had spare paint and it was not a large area, but it cured me of any product that combined "Castrol" and "cleaner."Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.com