General Cycling Discussion - Removing rust.

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bbtm

08-27-06, 02:05 PM

I have a 99 Schwinn Automatic Comp Joe Garcia Signature model bike in chrome.

I haven't taken the most absolute care of it, and there is a little rust on it. What's the most effective way to remove this?

Thanks.

Shifty

08-27-06, 02:13 PM

If it is just light surface rust, and not pitted, spray some WD40 on a rag and try to rub it off. If it's heavier than surface rust, try navel jelly (buy at hardware store and follow directions).

Rustedbird

08-29-06, 03:19 PM

Naval jelly nasty stuff. Try chrome polish first. Not sure what naval jelly will do to chrome but have that feeling it ain't gonna be good.

Waldo

08-29-06, 08:21 PM

Super fine steel wool can also do well, depending on the severity of the rust. Easy does it, of course.
I'd agree that naval jelly might be a bit much for what you need.