Washing Frame of Oxalic Acid
10-22-11, 03:07 PM
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Washing Frame of Oxalic Acid
Just OA bathed my frame. It's come out paler, which isn't a problem, but also slightly dusty looking. I gave it a shower straight away but is there a way of cleaning this dustiness off?
10-22-11, 03:38 PM
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Wash or spray it down with soap & water and a good scrub brush. Rinse and then wipe down with solvent.
10-22-11, 04:58 PM
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thanks for the tips. I'm afraid we don't have any baking soda, instead I made sure to wash it carefully and then rubbed the frame down with WD-40 and a soft cotton cloth, the frame looks far better now. I'm wondering whether to now lacquer over the polish, is that a good idea?
10-22-11, 07:13 PM
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Oops. So use to what I deal with I should have specified. A caustic (lye based) soap or TSP to kill the acid.
WD-40 is not a solvent! It is a synthetic wax for waterproofing. I usually use denatured alcohol after wash and rinse.
Before you try and paint you will have to remove all traces of WD. Either wash down with a degreaser like simple green or get some pre-paint degreaser-cleaner.
WD-40 is not a solvent! It is a synthetic wax for waterproofing. I usually use denatured alcohol after wash and rinse.
Before you try and paint you will have to remove all traces of WD. Either wash down with a degreaser like simple green or get some pre-paint degreaser-cleaner.
10-22-11, 08:55 PM
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Baking soda can be bought at Walmart for 50 cents a box. It really works well for this task.
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Oops. So use to what I deal with I should have specified. A caustic (lye based) soap or TSP to kill the acid.
WD-40 is not a solvent! It is a synthetic wax for waterproofing. I usually use denatured alcohol after wash and rinse.
Before you try and paint you will have to remove all traces of WD. Either wash down with a degreaser like simple green or get some pre-paint degreaser-cleaner.
WD-40 is not a solvent! It is a synthetic wax for waterproofing. I usually use denatured alcohol after wash and rinse.
Before you try and paint you will have to remove all traces of WD. Either wash down with a degreaser like simple green or get some pre-paint degreaser-cleaner.
10-23-11, 02:09 AM
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catmandew52, I'm not painting, just preserving the previous finish so I'm trying to be as careful as possible. I'm now lacquering the frame, sensible?
10-23-11, 07:09 AM
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Go with sodium bicarbonate. TSP and lye are far too alkaline.
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Sorry. 
I thought OP had stripped frame down to bare metal.
Other posters are correct.
To preserve original finishes, you can clean/polish with any automotive cleaner/wax.
If finish is very dull, polish with rubbing compound (or tooth paste) before waxing.
I usually top off with two or three coats of a pure paste wax.
I would not laquer over old finishes. If OEM paint was enamel you may destroy the original finish and/or decals.
I thought OP had stripped frame down to bare metal. Other posters are correct.
To preserve original finishes, you can clean/polish with any automotive cleaner/wax.
If finish is very dull, polish with rubbing compound (or tooth paste) before waxing.
I usually top off with two or three coats of a pure paste wax.
I would not laquer over old finishes. If OEM paint was enamel you may destroy the original finish and/or decals.
Last edited by catmandew52; 10-23-11 at 09:04 AM. Reason: laquer finish
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