(First posted on MLR forum in May 2012)

After leaving the lacquer to harden properly I thought I’d cut and polish them so they’re properly shiny. I fetched out my wet and dry and polish and got started. Only done 2 wheels so far which took me nearly 2 hours. Yes I know I’m a sad git

before

wet and dry with a bit of water

some work with wet and dry but after drying can see it still needs more smoothing

enough smoothing ready for polish

all done, smooth and shiny

one of the other spokes

one polished spoke compared to unpolished one

finishing touch