So i've read for old threads for a while on oxalic acid and how it removes rust. The thing is, I dont have a rusty frame, only a few small parts. Like top of the fork, headset, and dropouts. Is there a way to remove that rust and get that nice shiny chrome look again w/o soaking it? Is there something that will do the trick just by rubbing on and then waxing after? I've read about the aluminum foil method, but i dont want to scratch that nice finish underneath. I've thought about hanging the bike to soak the dropouts in oxalic acid, which would be simple. But for hanging the front, id be afraid of some leaking inside the frame and then deteriorating the frame from the inside. I don't want to take out the BB and headset and then wash out and seal the inside of the frame just for these small parts......

Can anyone give me a good step by step for these small areas? Sorry for a question that has been beaten to death, but i looked and looked for hours and couldn't get a good solid answer. Also, the wood bleach thats oxalic acid from the harware store, is that already diluted? if not, whats your guys ratio for OA : water?





Thanks!