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Old 03-31-2024, 11:35 AM
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How to shine up Athena and Selcof Seatposts
Have 2 seatpost that need a good shine up. What is the best way to clean up and not ruin the post?
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Old 03-31-2024, 01:41 PM
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Have 2 seatpost that need a good shine up. What is the best way to clean up and not ruin the post?
What is the current finish on the posts?
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Old 03-31-2024, 02:33 PM
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Campagnolo standard silver finish
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Old 03-31-2024, 03:21 PM
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I would use Simichrome polish.
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Old 03-31-2024, 07:41 PM
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Mothers aluminum polish
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Old 04-03-2024, 11:21 PM
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Is the Athena seat post anodized? I have some polish but says not for anodized .
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Old 04-04-2024, 09:14 AM
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Likely not. Try polishing at the post's base. You should get black residue on the rag and some shine on the post.
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