Restoring A Polished Frame, What To Use?

[Azonic DS1]

I have a polished Azonic DS-1 that needs a bit of brightening up, i was thinking of using Autosol metal polish, will this work ok?

Anyone else restored a polished frame, if so how did you do it?

I'm pretty sure the frame hasnt been laquered as i can feel the edges of the stickers.

 

[Pickle]

Autosol, then finish with Brasso.

Worked on my old Zaskar frames and still use frequently on my RTS.

 

[onza100]

autosol is good also some light wet and drying can help if there are scratches. Something like 1500 grade

 

[Azonic DS1]

Cool, will get some autosol and brasso, bit reluctent to use wet and dry as i can never seem ro get a mirror finish with it (may try it under the bottom bracket or something). Should i laquer it too? If so, what with?

 

[Pickle]

Should i laquer it too? If so, what with?

I've never needed to, and my oldest Zaskar was a 1990 model!

 

[Azonic DS1]

Should i laquer it too? If so, what with?

I've never needed to, and my oldest Zaskar was a 1990 model!

Cool, will see how it goes then, cheers

 

[Pickle]

Here is a sample of what 1 session of Autosol and Brasso can do to a dull 1990 previously unloved frame

 

[Azonic DS1]

Autosol it is then, that looks smart. Whats best to apply/rub Autosol with?

 

[Pickle]

Autosol it is then, that looks smart. Whats best to apply/rub Autosol with?

Was a cracking bike. Built as a rider with a smattering of LX

Just a rag, as its a bit like tooth paste. For tough scrubbing I used a tooth brush

Use a rag for Brasso too.

 

[Azonic DS1]

Autosol it is then, that looks smart. Whats best to apply/rub Autosol with?

Was a cracking bike. Built as a rider with a smattering of LX

Just a rag, as its a bit like tooth paste. For tough scrubbing I used a tooth brush

Use a rag for Brasso too.

Excellent, cheers, thats tomorrow afternoons job then