Just do it. Sand all the way to 1000 grit or even higher and then get the tripoli, white and then jewelers rouge with different wheels for each one -muslin/soft cotton/felt. When it does rust and becomes too much of a hassle to deal with you can always just paint it for real and you'll have an awesome finish. You're not losing anything by trying.
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Cause the more cyclists notice me the more I Love myself.
Cause the more cyclists notice me the more I Love myself.