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I am conflicted on this situation. I really don't want to remove the original finish and don't want it to look too worn either. I take the lazy path and leave it. WRT the stripping and polishing, my Stronglight crank is not coated and I polish it every couple of years (maybe 4-5) and keeps the bling pretty well. I live in a fairly humid environment too, though not with much salt.
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