So, guys,
I am (semi) restoring a pair of Black 7xs (with High Flange Sunshines).
I am not breaking down to component parts and relacing beacause I don't know how, and want this work to be all my own.
I have done the following:
1. Stripped the axles, cones, bearings etc. and soaked everything in White Spirit, cleaned off to a sparkle and stashed for re-assembly
2. Removed the Freewheel for a good cleanup (anyway to open these fookers up to get at the bearings and regrease, reassemble?)
3. Cleaned the rims, spokes and hubs with Star Drops and dried
4. Recleaned with Fairy and dried
5. Wire wooled the spokes
6. Wet and dry-ed the Spokes
7. Wet and dry-ed the Rims
8. Peek-ed the whole lot to a nice shine (takes fooking ages as complete wheels for obvious and painful reasons)
They actually look pretty good compared to the not-cleaned-in-25-years state they arrived in
So, what have I missed, what else could / should I do?
Any insider tips?
And any tips on how to shiny side the buggers without a polishing wheel?
I am really happy with what I have achieved on my first wheel-job, but I am relishing the experience and do not wish to short cut more than I already have!
HELP!
All input gratefully received.
Thanks,
Clean.