1992 Kona Lavadome (finished pics page 4)

[JCS]

Thanks. I’ll give that a go.

 

[Spanky22b]

Thanks. I’ll give that a go.

This is what i use, GT85 then green scotch cloth then black then brown and finally autosol.
GT85 to remove the dirt, green takes off the oxidation but leaves scratches. Black then starts removing the scratches and giving a shine. Then the very fine brown cloth takes most remaining scratches out and gives a really nice shine, finish off by using the autosol. Takes time and patience but worth the effort. You can do that method on pretty much most of Shimanos parts Deore MT60/MT 62/650/Deore XT M730/M732/M735 etc and you get the same results.

 

[JCS]

This is what i use, GT85 then green scotch cloth then black then brown and finally autosol.
GT85 to remove the dirt, green takes off the oxidation but leaves scratches. Black then starts removing the scratches and giving a shine. Then the very fine brown cloth takes most remaining scratches out and gives a really nice shine, finish off by using the autosol. Takes time and patience but worth the effort. You can do that method on pretty much most of Shimanos parts Deore MT60/MT 62/650/Deore XT M730/M732/M735 etc and you get the same results.

Thanks for the tip. Will use that method on some XT thumbies that I need to clean today.

 

[Spanky22b]

Nearly there, the mech arrived today so it's cabled up and i found a brand new set of Wolbers buried in the cave, as you do
Just waiting on a new seatpost to arrive and to clean the wheels and cassette then set it all up for a test ride.
Happy days

 

[RetroBikeCollecter]

Looking better than original

 

[minor_LEGEND]

Looking better than original

I agree, she looks 'bob on'. Despite being lower in the Kona range, these 92 Lava Dome look fab in this colour. These were really popular in their time. I bet many a lad had these as entry level race bikes.

 

[JCS]

This is what i use, GT85 then green scotch cloth then black then brown and finally autosol.
GT85 to remove the dirt, green takes off the oxidation but leaves scratches. Black then starts removing the scratches and giving a shine. Then the very fine brown cloth takes most remaining scratches out and gives a really nice shine, finish off by using the autosol. Takes time and patience but worth the effort. You can do that method on pretty much most of Shimanos parts Deore MT60/MT 62/650/Deore XT M730/M732/M735 etc and you get the same results.

I’ve been using your method. Working well so far.
I wish there was a short cut . It’s amazing how much grime builds up on the old components. Multiple passes with autosol and still there are black streaks coming out.
I am trying belgom alu as a final coat as it contains wax, apparently it will protect the shine a bit longer. Let’s see.

 

[Spanky22b]

I’ve been using your method. Working well so far.
I wish there was a short cut . It’s amazing how much grime builds up on the old components. Multiple passes with autosol and still there are black streaks coming out.
I am trying belgom alu as a final coat as it contains wax, apparently it will protect the shine a bit longer. Let’s see.

It does take quite a bit of time but for me the end result is always rewarding for the effort put in

 

[RetroBikeCollecter]

I've only gone and finally found one in my size!!
A 91 Lava Dome. Even came with original bill of sale!!

Im itching to restore it, and possibly recreate the pic of me @17 back in 92, on my original Lava Dome.

 

[Spanky22b]

I've only gone and finally found one in my size!!
A 91 Lava Dome. Even came with original bill of sale!!

Im itching to restore it, and possibly recreate the pic of me @17 back in 92, on my original Lava Dome.

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You'll have to replicate the photo once it's all done for old times sake.