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12-12-12 | 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by runwiththewind

Wow - you really know your stuff, thanks for the info.

OTOH -- I might just be making it up.

But since you have plated spokes (magnet test) don't use anything more abrasive than metal polish. The plating is protecting the spoke from rust, and removing any of it won't do you any good.

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