Originally Posted by
polymorphself
Ok after I get the forks and BB out tomorrow, I'll get to cleaning the frame while I let the components that need it sit in evapo-rust. Here is what I've come up with as a cleaning plan so far:
1. Rinse with water then dry.
2. Use Simple Green or dishwashing liquid? Will the work the same? How much soap to water?
3. WD-40 or Windex to remove grease/oil. Rinse with water. (Would a real “degreaser” work better here?)
4. Meguiar’s Scratch-X to polish and remove micro-scratches. I've already got a bottle of this laying around which is a plus.
5. Car wax (Meguiar’s?)
Any advice here? Is any of this overkill for what I'm working with? Am I doing things in the right order?
Thanks!
Looks like a good plan. I use Dawn dishwashing liquid for the soap and water cleanup, since it's an excellent degreaser, good for getting oil off birds, etc. The Meguiar's Cleaner Wax is an excellent polish and gives a mirror shine. It's not overkill at all, you'll find what works best if you use all of the above. The Fuji is a nice bike, worth the effort.