Originally Posted by
oddjob2
Most of the bikes I work on average about 30 years of age, and for the most part are fairly clean as far as oxidation. Sometimes the bb shell interior shows some rust but a spritz of WD40 and a wipe with a paper towel cleans it right up. As such, I don't see a need for frame saver aerosols, beyond a spritz of WD40 and greasing of all inserted parts, figuring they'll last my lifetime at least.
I am far more concerned with surface rust and paint bubbling, particularly if the bike may have been used during the winter (salt) months or at the Joisey shore and skip most frames with material issues. In rare instances I treat most scrapes and kickstand damaged areas accordingly with nail polish or enamel.
+ 1. Maybe in some climates rust on the inside is a problem but by and large that is not an issue. I have one bike with that issue but I know it was kept outside for many years before I picked it up. It's a relatively heavy duty utility bike (a bridgestone BB-1) and I'm not too worried about the rust on the inside. It will outlast me.