Classic & Vintage - Rust/Corrosion on lugs

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dtipton

03-04-07, 07:44 PM

I have a small amount of black corrosion on the lugs of a Schwinn I recently purchased. I tried WD40 and a stiff toothbrush, but this didn't seem to do the job. Any suggests on how I can clean this up without damaging the paint?

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unworthy1

03-04-07, 09:35 PM

oxalic acid...do a search of this in the archives and read all about it.

dtipton

03-05-07, 05:28 AM

Thanks looks like a trip to Home Depot is in my future.

McDave

03-05-07, 06:36 AM

Note that OA will bleach out the dark spots to white. You will need to apply touch-up paint to cover.