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Old 01-18-17 | 01:40 PM
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Salamandrine
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Bikes: 78 Masi Criterium, 68 PX10, 2016 Mercian King of Mercia, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr

Bare aluminum parts: polish
Anodized aluminum: clean only
Paint: clean and wax. mild polish like meguiars 17 or similar if needed.

Patina is overrated in general. However, certain old bikes will look best if just left alone, oxidized paint, rusty parts, and all. Hard to say.
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