Monday, September 23, 2013

Huffy 10-Speed Refurb Challenge: Shiny Bits

Exploded view of front brake caliper.






































The Huffy 10-Speed Refurb is starting to come together as I get all the pieces cleaned in my spare time and I gotta say it's coming out way better than expected with the chrome pieces shining up nicely.

Here's a before and after shot of the front brake:

Before: Covered in crud.
After: Bling!

The bike's chrome and spokes had a covering of hardened oil or some other kind of lubricant with a coating of grime on top.                                                                                                                                                             

Wouldn't have had these results without using brass wire brushes to remove the bulk of the crud, and then a final polish with Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish.

Disclaimer: Always use eye protection with spinning wire brushes!                                                       

WARNING: Always wear eye protection when using wire brushes on drills!