This week I have mostly been: cleaning tubular glue

It is not necessary to remove old tubular glue unless it is old, uneven or cracked. I think this ancient adhesive is probably 3/3 there.


Paint thinner is one way to remove the old glue, however, I wouldn't trust myself with paint thinner anywhere near the timber in or around our house so I chose steel wool and 2 episodes of Top Gear instead.


I was pleased with the results and although it isn't a mirror finish my arms were sore and the surface will only be glued anyway.

The bike in 2007

Here is the bike as it arrived in 2007.

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