Originally Posted by
PapaEZ
Wow, thanks for all the tips.
I used a mix aluminum foil/water, 0000 steel wool, chrome polish and cleaned things up with water/soap and a wool rag. I'll have to pick up some WD-40 for rims and turtle wax to finish things off. Luckily the handlebars are solid, just surface rust spotting. But I do have new handlebars I may use just in case. As for the bottom bracket, I'll check it out. I'll have to look up disassembly. I have plenty of various greases, as long as the bearings are good I should be set. If they're not, ordering some isn't an issue.
Hopefully I responded to all. I'll have to check out the link later on, but very cool stuff. Take it easy and be safe.
You may know this already, but mentioning it since the consequences of bad brakes can be, well, bad. Don't leave WD-40 or wax on the rims brake tracks! You're wife will be in for a terrifying no-brakes surprise! And replace the brake pads while you're at it. You'll get much better braking. Oh, and post pics!