I've been riding my lovely old Mercian a lot recently. Earlier this year I shellaced the bars on it. This was quite popular in days gone by and I was inspired by a few examples I'd seen on various websites. Basically its just blue cloth tape, hemp twine to finish the ends (NOT electrical tape) and about a dozen coats of clear shellac to cover and protect. Bit of a chore to do as you need to let each coat dry for a couple of hours before the next application but I think they look rather spiffy and well worth the effort! It certainly keeps the bars looking pristine and by all accounts they'll stay that way for years.
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