I've finished the frame: linseed oil the inside, and done the "paint restoration". I really don't know if it was worth the effort. The paint is very chipped anyway, and if anything it just looks worse as I think I was a bit heavy handed with the waxing step as it's left lots of blotches of red wax all over the place. No before/after photos really show any difference. Perhaps because the frame is white, it doesn't make as much difference as if it were a bright colour that fades with time?
Are those new D521s? I've got a pair very nearly worn out, and they hold a special place in my bike nerd heart as being The Rims to have when we were doing dirt jumps 20 years ago.
Wheels are D521s on LX.
I've finished the frame: linseed oil the inside, and done the "paint restoration". I really don't know if it was worth the effort. The paint is very chipped anyway, and if anything it just looks worse as I think I was a bit heavy handed with the waxing step as it's left lots of blotches of red wax all over the place. No before/after photos really show any difference. Perhaps because the frame is white, it doesn't make as much difference as if it were a bright colour that fades with time?
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