I like the finish that is on the right in the OP. If I had an amazing bike that I thought would be a bit more amazing by polished aluminum, I'd be getting a bench grinder and buffing wheel. I figure my bike boom projects look good enough when I'm done with a Simple Green wash and a Bar Keeper's Friend polish. My next project is going to be my '54 Hercules/Western Flyer with chrome fenders, chain guards and Dunlop wheels. I'm going to go to town on that chrome though.
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