DjArcadian
07-26-04, 12:31 PM
Any advice or online tutorials on how to restore a slightly rusted bike? I want to paint it a different color and remove and polish the rust on the chrome fenders and handles.
Classic & Vintage - Paint & Chrome
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pataki429
07-27-04, 04:18 AM
Hi
I have restored a couple of bikes from scratch. The easiest way to get of the old paint and rust (if you don't have acces to sandblasting) is with a crimped wire brush (NOT the cup type) mounted on a drill. I did it on steel and aluminum alloy and it worked perfectly. Don't leave any traces of the old paint because it will show. Then if you can't take it for a professional paint job, you can do it yourself with car spray paint, but this way you will always have to be carefull not to scratch it.
As for the chromed parts, I don't know, I use a polishing machine with a textile covered disk (sorry I don't know what you call it in English) and with a little patience it cleans the surface and leaves it shiny.
Well, if you find this usefull I can give you some more details.
I have restored a couple of bikes from scratch. The easiest way to get of the old paint and rust (if you don't have acces to sandblasting) is with a crimped wire brush (NOT the cup type) mounted on a drill. I did it on steel and aluminum alloy and it worked perfectly. Don't leave any traces of the old paint because it will show. Then if you can't take it for a professional paint job, you can do it yourself with car spray paint, but this way you will always have to be carefull not to scratch it.
As for the chromed parts, I don't know, I use a polishing machine with a textile covered disk (sorry I don't know what you call it in English) and with a little patience it cleans the surface and leaves it shiny.
Well, if you find this usefull I can give you some more details.
John E
07-27-04, 09:38 AM
Since I live one km downwind of the Pacific Ocean, I try to avoid chrome. When I had my Capo repainted at CyclArt, Jim likewise advised against chroming the ornate head lugs, so I went with an equally authentic red-and-white colour scheme (see "show us your classic ride" thread), which shows off the lugs just as well, without risk of instant corrosion.