Originally Posted by kommisar89

the first time i did it i used the shellac flakes from velo orange and applied their recommended 8 coats. It came out so deep and glossy it looked and inch deep and you could practically see yourself in it. Really not the look you want on your handlebars. I stripped it off and redid it with four coats and that was perfect. Two would probably work but not have quite the durability of four.