[CR]manipulating chromed clamps

(Example: Framebuilders:Mario Confente)

Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 07:58:21 -0700
From: "Jay Sexton" <jvs@sonic.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
References: <CATFOOD1pTxkVXBOlnz00002d92@catfood.nt.phred.org>
Subject: [CR]manipulating chromed clamps

Hi AGAIN,

I need help or suggestions on spreading chromed frame clamps (shifters, cable guides, etc) in such a way so as to not crack or wrinkle the chrome. Is this possible? I have attempted this on a couple of occassions and was dismayed at the results. I would like to clean and polish the clamps. Is older chrome more susceptible to this wrinkling?

Thank you VERY much for any help or advice.

Jay Sexton
Sebastopol, CA