Originally Posted by
cocoabeachcrab
back from the sand blaster.. primer this weekend. the chrome bits easily came off as well. don't think i'll try to remove a locknut that has been doing its thing for 90 years, and don't want any oil film when i paint it.

Looks good, it needs to be scrubbed with lacquer thinner, acetone or paint prep and then painted immediately for the best lasting results, wire wheel before scrub would improve results as well.