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Originally Posted by mattscq
It's a relatively small number of parts to finish so I don't mind the labor. The desired effect is less mirror-chrome shiny and more Dura-Ace 7800 era parts or Thompson silver bits.
I had no idea that WI and Paul polished were left raw. Don't they just oxidize then?
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Not as quickly as you'd think. Climate, riding conditions and care (cleaning) are the big variables, but even if you see some oxidation beginning it's a quick polish away from looking like new again. I have a fair weather, "nice" bike with polished parts that hasn't been touched, other than cleaning, in 10 years still looks new.