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03-03-21 | 08:38 AM

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b dub

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Rust around bottom bracket

I’ve been cleaning up this 1983 Nishiki Cresta.

pictures before.

I have soaked the entire frame in Evapo rust for about a day and a half.

Then I dipped just the bottom bracket in a smaller bucket with the Evapo rust for one more night.

This is what it looks now.

What should I do next? I’m not too concerned about the paint since this area will be mostly covered up by the crank. Carefully sand it? What should I apply on the exposed spots?

Last edited by b dub; 03-03-21 at 08:44 AM.

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