Mountain Bikers should know Schrader valves, my big pump has both fittings for the road bike and the MB.
Lead Wiping eh ? Used to watch the Telcom boys sealing the lead ends of cabling down in street pits. Blowtorches and greasy cloths.
Health and Safety would blanch at the practice now.
Epoxy Paint I used to use many years ago, Hi-Build to cover rough surfaces. I wouldn't polish for at least a week, it's takes quite a while to cure properly.
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