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@Rik_Van_Looy
Finally dug this out of the shed, hoping to get back on track...
Step 1: remove the ghastly Grab-ons
(Couldn't help stopping mid-removal for a skrtlv moment....
Brake levers, cables and stem to be dealt with first...
Both cables are hilarious...
stunning brazed Gillott stem is in a bit of a state - the chrome is stuffed....
The bars are Reynolds "Hiduminum"
Great vintage bike word - think it means anodised aluminium.
Wondering what the light touch solution is for the stem, aluminium foil and brass wool have lifted the flaky chrome plate...
I was thinking of using the wire wool to polish it right up and then clearcoat or linseed oil it....
Open to any other suggestions.