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So far, pretty gross right? I spent a bit more time looking at forums/blogs, and really got into the style of bikes on SlamThatStem, and found my way to LFGSS. This started to improve things on the aesthetic front.
I was furloughed and got the nod to come back to work. Gave me the green light to upgrade the wheels. Bought these used Miche SWR 50mm tubs, destickered them the hard way. Buy 100% acetone or spray on Sticky Stuff remover, otherwise you'll waste weeks of your life! Veloflex Roubaix 25mm tubs with gumwalls were my choice.
First time with tubulars but followed this approach and it worked well. Cleaned off all the old glue with acetone and a plastic knife. Tubs onto the wheels and up to 120psi to stretch for a night at least. Pop them off, 2x coats of Vittoria MastikOne on the tubs and wheels (one per night, cure inbetween). Cheapo acid brushes to apply, clean them up to reuse. Pump the tubs up a little to hold shape, final coat of glue onto the wheels then fit, stretching like mad from the valve side. Give yourself plenty of time and don't worry about the glue getting on the tyre/wheel, easy to wipe or pick off later.
Got it to here by spring 2021:
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