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Burningman
05-30-07, 10:40 AM
Ha folks,I was going through the forum an noticed some people said there LBS was "rust proofing" their steel frames before assembly or delivery.

What is this? and What should I expect them to do?

Thank you

well biked
05-30-07, 10:47 AM
Ha folks,I was going through the forum an noticed some people said there LBS was "rust proofing" their steel frames before assembly or delivery.

What is this? and What should I expect them to do?

Thank you

It means they are having the inside of the frame tubing (which is where most problematic rust occurs) treated with a product that will leave a residual coating, preventing rust. Probably the best and most popular product for this is called "Frame Saver," it's made especially for this-
Burningman
05-30-07, 11:25 AM
Thank you,very much

I've ordered a LHT and will now see if they can do this....beautiful

Old Hammer Boy
05-30-07, 11:48 AM
I highly recommend you do this, especially if you live in a damp climate or plan to ride in wet conditions. It's probably the cheapest and best "upgrade" you can do on a steel bike, and it's fun, too!
Nicodemus
05-30-07, 01:45 PM
thread bookmarked. Hopefully I'll remember this when I get around to spagging my next bike, which will definitely be steel.

you are well liked well biked.
NoReg
05-30-07, 05:24 PM
" Yah, but I'm sayin', that TruCoat, you don't get it and you get oxidization problems. It'll cost you a heck of lot more'n five hunnert -"
clipperton
05-31-07, 02:54 AM
hey, can this be done retrospectively or does enough gunk build up inside once you've had the frame a while to render it less effective?
McDave
05-31-07, 06:28 AM
hey, can this be done retrospectively or does enough gunk build up inside once you've had the frame a while to render it less effective?
Framesaver says it's ok to apply over light rust. Personally I would get rid of the rust first by soaking the frame and fork in a solution of oxalic acid (aka wood bleach), since you can't see how bad the rust may be in the nooks and crannies of a frame. Either route you take you will need to strip the bike down first since the Framesaver leaves behind a waxy residue that would gum up your bearings otherwise.