Mayonnaise
05-09-07, 09:59 AM
I am restoring an old Schwinn (1966). Paint is in decent shape. Without getting too kooky or involved, does anyone have a technique of polishing up an old frame that makes it look nice?
Classic & Vintage - Cleaning An Old Frame
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nick burns
05-09-07, 11:11 AM
I used Colorback polish on a pretty rough Jeunet my neighbor put out for trash pickup. With a little elbow grease it did a great job removing many years of old grime and the paint ended up looking pretty nice. There might be better stuff, but I happened to have it on hand. Sorry, no before and after pics.
tellyho
05-09-07, 11:25 AM
WD40 does it all.
norskagent
05-09-07, 11:55 AM
Also, what is a good way to repair /repaint chips on the frame, some of which show light rust?
Brass wool then matching paint?
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Brass wool then matching paint?
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Hobartlemagne
05-09-07, 11:55 AM
If you have a dremel with a polishing attachment, you can really make it shine.
Mayonnaise
05-09-07, 12:45 PM
and one more question.
I've got two chrome fenders. The outside looks nice but I need to clean up the inside part. Doesn't have to be perfect, but it's loaded with rust and want to get it off. WD40 again?
I've got two chrome fenders. The outside looks nice but I need to clean up the inside part. Doesn't have to be perfect, but it's loaded with rust and want to get it off. WD40 again?
USAZorro
05-09-07, 02:48 PM
and one more question.
I've got two chrome fenders. The outside looks nice but I need to clean up the inside part. Doesn't have to be perfect, but it's loaded with rust and want to get it off. WD40 again?
You could pour a bit of oxalic acid solution into it, and move it around until each section has had a couple hours to soak. WD-40 is good at removing the older rust, but the acid stops rust in its tracks.
I've got two chrome fenders. The outside looks nice but I need to clean up the inside part. Doesn't have to be perfect, but it's loaded with rust and want to get it off. WD40 again?
You could pour a bit of oxalic acid solution into it, and move it around until each section has had a couple hours to soak. WD-40 is good at removing the older rust, but the acid stops rust in its tracks.
due ruote
05-09-07, 03:17 PM
I've used something called "paint renovator" with some success. It's basically a very mild buffing compound in a liquid state. Go easy, and start on the underside of the frame. If you see much color on your cloth, discontinue - you're removing too much paint. You could probably buy a bit of something similar from a local body shop. Then use a good auto wax and you should be in business.
Old Fat Guy
05-09-07, 03:23 PM
I vote for Zud cleanser. It has oxalic acid in it, and I think ground quartz as an abasive. I just did three Schwinns, they came out great.
Tsunshine
05-17-07, 01:10 AM
Also, what is a good way to repair /repaint chips on the frame, some of which show light rust?
Brass wool then matching paint?
Nail polish. Seriously it comes in oodles of colors, and is pretty durable, and cheap.
Brass wool then matching paint?
Nail polish. Seriously it comes in oodles of colors, and is pretty durable, and cheap.