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KZ-83 Laserlite build - Finally finished!!
Mikku:
While I'm gathering parts, thought I'd have another look at the frameset. I'm definitely going for the survivor look but still want it to look good! :LolLolLolLol:
The previous owners used a rust eater, then soap and water, and my concern is that if I use yet another method I'm going to damage the chrome and/or decals. Here are some pics of the forks so you can see the condition:
So my question is:- leave as it is (which I'm ok about doing) or try something else???
Thanks in advance for any ideas or suggestions. :daumenhoch:
Gnarlyscoots:
Loveliness :daumenhoch:
I had the same indecisions when I picked up my Exhibitionist. The chrome had blackening in places with plenty of rust too. I too wanted to keep the original chrome and decals it had from new so, I used a craft blade set an angle and painstakingly set about removing all the rust that I could from it, being extra careful around the decals. After a very long time :crazy2: I used peek to polish it out.
You can give it an OA bath which will not affect the decals but I have heard that if you do not thoroughly wash out the frame, it will eat at the bare metal from the inside out over time. Some people say that spraying WD40 through the tubes after doing the bath will protect it but then I also read that WD40 will damage the metal too. There is thread on The Museum about this and the guy doing the restore said he used a different product for protecting the inside of the tubes after the bath but I cannot remember what it was, sorry.
This is how mine turned out just with a craft blade and Peek polish.
Mikku:
Thanks for that Terry! :daumenhoch:
I'm reluctant to give it an OA bath as I've never done it before, don't have the gear and being in Japan, can't read any of the labels/instructions on anything I buy here (that goes for food too)!! :crazy2: Tbh, I'm also wary of damaging a frameset that I've waited so long to own!
Your Exhibitionist turned out great!! Is Peek polish similar to the Mothers stuff that I read about all the time over on the Museum? Maybe I should try to pick some up when I'm next in Blighty!
Now, I wonder where I can pick up some nice-looking Cal-lites? ;)
BMX1973:
As already said you cant go wrong with an Oxy bath. Try it overnight about 12 hours. It wont harm the decals.Then just wash it over with water. Finish off with some peek polish. :daumenhoch:
Looking forward to seeing this built. :)
oldskull:
I am too lazy to read all of it :P but make sure you check the bar good. Kuwahara did make laserbar without stamp. Your bars might be Laserbar unstamped.
Lovely project BTW, I know the feeling about the old days. Same with me, in the old days never ever I can owned a Laserlite, but 20years later finally I own it, not one but 2 laserlite, 2 nova :P
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