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right steptoe
yes the paint is in an aeresol,
no i didn't strip the forks off, just the wheel mudgaurd and calipers and taped up the rest,
and i just rubbed down with wet and dry until smooth, primed 3 coats of paint and about 5 coats of lacquer
I've had some good results with smooooooth spray on gloss hammerite.
Just make sure you take time to prepare the legs properly
I leave 'em on the bike and mask around
Hey presto! and they look like new for only a few pennies and free (your) labour
Just shows up the rusty/discoloured nuts and bolts...............
Bob:yo: