Originally Posted by
echo victor
Thanks for the ideas, Auchen. I've picked up some PB Blaster, so that's my next step. You think that an OA bath is necessary? I was hoping to get most of the rust off with vinegar (tried that recently with a Fuji, and it worked well - although some places where the paint was exposed to the vinegar seem to have gotten a little cloudy)......
I recommend a bath because the stuck stem and post, and some bloom of rust through the paint indicates long-term exposure to the elements, so I would expect all of the interior surfaces to have rust too. - Though I think it's superficial, it's always important to address r-u-s-t effectively. (Follow up the bath with the usual dose of Frame-Saver or T-15 Boeshield internally, and a liberal application of wax externally.)
The more worrisome thing E.V., is the stuck stem and post: I'll light a candle for you, that they come out OK. MOST of the time, they will be OK, but you have to accept that there is a chance they will not... Just be patient and give it your level-best.
-I hope some day soon to see a new post from you, trumpeting your victory over them.