A little rubbing, a little shine - 84 Bianchi

[Charles M]

Originally Posted by TronnyJenkins

Thanks for the tip.
Sorry for all the questions, but since you’re here... what would you recommend for something like the round (chrome?) piece of a Campy NR shifter? Any I’ve found typically have some rust and no matter what I’ve tried, I either can’t get all the pitting, or chrome flakes off. Replace?

Nope. Wire brush bit,



then Soft dremel bits for "sanding",





Then cloth wheels / Felt wheels with heavy/medium/soft polish and you'll have a new NR shifter.





all available at Amazon for a LOT less than the dremel branded bits. (CAREFUL WITH THE WIRE BRUSH BITS! as they wear, the wires come out like tiny cactus spikes )

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by TronnyJenkins

Thanks for the tip.
Sorry for all the questions, but since you’re here... what would you recommend for something like the round (chrome?) piece of a Campy NR shifter? Any I’ve found typically have some rust and no matter what I’ve tried, I either can’t get all the pitting, or chrome flakes off. Replace?

Do you mean the steel side cap and not the Aluminum shift lever?

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by Charles M

Everything is original for the most part. The trick is a nice set of needlenose pliers so you hold the small things tight enough that they don't go flying... The springs are the worst.

Every once in a while something needs replacing, but for the most part, this stuff is so well made that it just cleans and buffs up... Piece by piece.

Makes sense.

[middec11]

Wow, really beautiful work. Thanks for the tips on tools and technique. I tried to polish a stem once and ended up with an industrial looking mess. Your work here inspires me to give it another go.

[jpritchet74]

Absolutely amazing.

[gbcoupe]

Had to switch over to Safari to see pics. Nicely done!

After a negative Covid test (I'll pay), I'll give you free room and board for month to clean up my bikes.

[Charles M]

Originally Posted by gbcoupe

Had to switch over to Safari to see pics. Nicely done!

After a negative Covid test (I'll pay), I'll give you free room and board for month to clean up my bikes.

I have a buddy that does that here... Just textx me with a note (The Bottechia is in the back leaning against the shed).

Bike gets reworked, I wind up with a bottle of Scotch I cant afford...

Conversely though, I ain't working on your $600 Target Bike.

I have standards...

[Spinner]

https://cyclingtips.com/2018/08/mast...th-cycloretro/

[slowgoing]

One of the best threads ever. Thanks for posting.

[OperaLover]

Wow! You are a magician! Unreal!

[ultraman6970]

WOw, a lot of work but paid off..

[93KgBike]

Wow! Can't agree enough - great work Charles M! You're motivating me to really do one project at a time, to serious completion.

Thanks for taking the time to post so many responses, too.