LAMBRETTA PRESERVATION: PART 2
As discussed in part one, the way you tackle cleaning an original condition Lambretta depends on exactly what state it is in to start with. The techniques used are the same if it is complete or in parts, i.e., the paintwork will be cleaned the same way. It differs in the way you go about it. In this part we will discuss cleaning if the example is complete. Though you may think it just needs a quick polish, there is far more to it than you think. Careful consideration needs to be taken making sure you don't undo years of history by accident. On the other hand, you have to ask yourself how far you want to go with cleaning. Some owners want that old, used look, whereas others want it to look as good as the day it came out of the factory.
Should you take it apart?
Taking apart an original example is a question that is heavily contested. If it is in stunning condition then it may not warrant doing so. In saying that, even if the paintwork looks clean, there will still be decades of dirt embedded into the surface. To clean a part thoroughly means perhaps taking it off to do so. There will be polishes and waxes used and, as an example, if the horn casting is
