Originally Posted by
lotek
voted shine, but it really depends on the bike.
If we're talking components only then I have no qualms about cleaning
and polishing up the bike.
Patina on nice campy hubs looks like road dirt to me.
besides I think a well maintained, clean component just works better.
Marty
Concur. The original Campag. high-flange hubs on Capo #2 still take a lustrous shine after 47 years.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069