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Old 05-29-11, 10:52 AM
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daven1986
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Preventing rust?

Hi,

I have a couple of steel bikes and one has some rust (which is fine because it is a beater), and a new one which has some dings (from installing wheels etc.). I want to know how I can protect these bikes from (further) rust.

I have read in places that automotive clear coat doesn't usually work. On my beater I will need something that can cover fairly large areas and on my new bike I can make do with some touch up paint (will nail varnish work?).

So my question is: what is the best way (which isn't paint - don't want my beater to end up looking nice!) to cover exposed areas to prevent rust?

Thanks

Daven
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