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The start of my Torker 280X restoration

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lazychubs:
swivel did a frame and forks with tin foil and coke that came up very shiny

lazychubs:
here found it
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=52096.0

Swivel:
Thanks Rhys, doing that may come up a treat. Autosol it first and leave overnight, then coke and scrunched up kitchen foil. Be careful, not too hard and keep dipping into coke, will bring it up nice, then Autosol it or use Peek to really get a nice finish. Saves a rechrome in many cases and i've had some good feedback from it ;)  :daumenhoch:

Swivel:
One thing to note, if you feel you are scratching it, then go a bit lighter on the elbow grease and make sure you use lots of coke and one for yourself also with JD in it  ;) :D

TorkerJones:
Winters here, so I'm back on the bike.

The AUTOSYL went well, but some of the chrome is very thin and had lifted so I've taken the decision to get it rechromed.  I hope to see it back in about 3 weeks. 

The help I really need now is in getting some of the parts replaced.  I want originality, but I don't want to pass-up the chance of a bit of yellow-cool:
What grips to get - yellow AMEs?
What tyres to get - I don't have a clue here
Who does the best 280X stickers?
The crank was replaced with a 3pc takagi ultra dyno - should I go back to the one-piece offering originally fitted with a yellow chain ring or stick with the upgrade?
Decent chrome spokes - the old ones are dead.

Other stuff seems OK.

Help is greatly appreciated

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