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  • From another "don't respray" post of mine ;0

    Last para has an explanation of how I did it. Start by cleaning, I only used a light sanding block because the dirt was so ingrained which was also made worse by the light colour.

    ...
    Here's my old Merican before and after:

    Before:
    https://static.lfgss.com/attachments/13990d1250855445-mercian1.jpg
    https://static.lfgss.com/attachments/13991d1250855445-mercian2.jpg

    **after:

    **

    The previous owner was adamant that it was too far gone and needed a respray. Luckily (IMO) he sold it to me. The frame had a sort of ingrained dirt/discolouration, and was much worse than yours. I sanded off the dirt with a worn down sanding sponge and loads of GT85. With yours it looks like just using gt85/oil and gently sanding the rust patchs with fine wirewool would do it. Because most of your frame is white/cream, I think you'll be fine using something strong like jenolite in small doses to protect.

    Then just touch up if necessary.

    I'd recommend waxing it afte you've used tcut. it makes a big difference and helps to protect it. Just any normal 'wax-on/wax-off' style will do.

    Here is a bigger pic: http://www.lfgss.com/picture.php?albumid=698&pictureid=5464

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