I have an all chrome (but off-topic) frame of great sentimental (almost no real) value with a bit of light surface rust 'round the bottom bracket. Has anybody a favorite cleaning-polishing technique? I'd like to put this back on the road with a side-car (might be on- topic, not sure) and want to protect the area from further damage.
Gene Powell Rad Finishes Portland, Oregon USA
On Nov 17, 2008, at 6:03 PM, Dale Brown wrote:
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: david <viciouscycles@excite.com>
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Sent: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 2:03 pm
> Subject: RE: [CR]1971 Schwinn Paramount Touring, Chrome, Never
> Ridden, 23.5", tires/ chrome
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> I have 4 NOS Paramounts, '71, (3)-'72's and a '79. All came with
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> David Cowie
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> New Britain, CT
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> From: "MARK" [mhoffman0@snet.net]
> Date: 11/17/2008 07:29 AM
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: RE: [CR]1971 Schwinn Paramount Touring, Chrome, Never
> Ridden, 23.5"
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