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Re: Yeah, those red caps are looking like they are about to implode...

I am restoring a 60s 5 speed for fun, and took the crankset off for a degrease. Before I investigate polishing compounds, does anyone know if they were ever shiny? Were they forged, and sold unpolished/anodised? It seems silly for me to go to the effort if not. Mine are swaged, 48t, and I...