Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Looks over cut to me. If you are going to try it again, do very carefully in a non-critical area. Myself, I would leave it alone.
Problem with most rubbing compounds is that they do attack paint and you can over do it. I find products designed for cars can be pretty aggressive on bike paint, although I do it as well.
Micro cracks on an almost 45 year old bike = patina. Myself, I like stuff clean, but I also like it to show age too.