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Hi guys, great thread but coudn't find my query's answer...
Sanded down a black 'alloy' stem with 1200 paper yesterday because wife wants a silver one and this is lighter than her steel one.
Can't get at the paint in pits, I'm assuming I can get a nice shine with Brasso but the surface marks easily. Do I need to lacquer it or something to resist corrosion and the weather and keep shine?
Would it take to chroming or something? I expect that that would add the weight again that I'm trying to save!
Thanks in advance for your advice. I can try to post pics if you need.