LAMBRETTA PRESERVATION: PART 6
Once the cleaning-up operation has been completed and your Lambretta is back in one piece, you can now return it to the road. By preserving its original condition in some way you saved a piece of history – but it doesn’t stop there. A lot of the dirt was protecting it from the harsh environment of the road. With that now removed, the frame and bodywork are once again exposed. A lot depends on what the condition of the paint is like, certainly underneath. If a lot is missing then action needs to be taken to make sure corrosion doesn’t set in once again.
First line of defence...
The easiest way to protect any kind of paintwork is with wax. Once applied, it makes the surface look clean and shiny regardless of how old the paint is. In theory, it gives a barrier which is supposedly waterproof. The problem is, how long will that last? Does it mean every time you go out for a ride and it rains you must immediately go back home and wax it? That depends on the quality
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