THE SHINING

Today I’ve been rubbing down, polishing and lacquering all the ‘shiny bits’.  This would normally be one of the last jobs in the project but there’s a method in my madness. Today has been warm and dry, ideal weather conditions for lacquering. I’ve learnt from past mistakes that lacquering during the-coming- cold damp winter leaves a bumpy, dull finish which doesn’t dry to an acceptable gloss.  I’m fairly happy with the results but the petrol tank may have to be done again. Wadding and polish will give a better finish than lacquer on brass but tarnishes after a few months if not regularly polished. The slightly less shiny lacquered finish should last a lot longer.

For the record the petrol tank, fuel lines and carb were full of all manner of debris. No wonder the machine had difficulty starting and ran lumpy. All now thoroughly cleaned out.