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Haro first generation:
Finally got my first generation out of the shed. Its in alot better condition than i thought, definetly doesnt need recroming, i would be grateful if anyone can give me any tips how to get rid of little bits of surface rust and get the shine back, did a little with T-cut and came up quite well. Im also in the process of cleaning the front Tuff of black paint, its bright blue underneath just gotta get the crap off.
Also where is the serial number on the frame, cos someone on here wanted it.
Here are a couple of pics below (sorry for dodgey camera)

ORB:
Snow globes :)

retrogeezer:
don't use any more t-cut....it's abrasive.

I spray the frame with wd40 first, then use fine wire wool to get the worst of the rust off, then a decent chrome polish. Autosol is a bit abrasive too so avoid that unless nothing else is available. It needs to be a liw=quid polish, not a tube of paste.

Wonder chrome is excellent.

 

greentoad:
Hi

Nice bike, like the seat.

The serial number is on the rear right drop out, you'll have to take the wheel out.

I always spray down with WD40, leave them for a couple of days then wash with Nelson car wash / wax, and a good hose down.

Then strip. I have just tried a Spontex pad and also a Spontex cleaner with a blue handle (get both from Tesco's) for some items. However, I always use TROLLULL 0000 grade wire wool (the finest you can get). It does not scrach the metal at all and is great stuff.

There is always PEEK and Autosol aswell. But I use them before the wire wool.

Hope this helps,

J.

Haro first generation:
thanks everyone will get on the case and then take some decent pics.

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