Originally Posted by
stompenem
I wire brushed the body rot spots on the top tube and seat lug, and I'm surprised at the high polish of the tubes, almost to the point of suspecting that some chromed tubes were used. ...
Tange tubing in its raw state has for whatever reason the brightest finish of all the three tubing makers of the day, Reynolds or Columbus. Perimeter wire brush looking marks are what came out of the box. I have some sets of each.