Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
I use LPS-3 for a rust inhibitor on my stock of raw tubes. Can't say it smells too bad, but I'm a shop lifer and my sense of smell has suffered over the years. For frame internals I prefer Frame Saver as it claims to coat the tube insides via the vapor when it's just sprayed in, and not just the liquid part. I still reposition the freshly sprayed frame all kinds of ways right after spraying, not wanting to rely on the vapors only.
But I suspect this is much like what chain lube is "best". The obvious answer is the lube (rust inhibitor) you're willing to use as needed. Andy
Hi, Andy!!! It’s such a delight to hear from you again.
I just noted down LPS-3 and searched for it on Taobao (the Chinese version of eBay). I saw that one customer commented that LPS-3 has a smell like cream. Not only does that intrigue me, but it also proves that you were absolutely right in your judgment about its smell.
I also looked up Frame Saver on Google and found that it’s out of production. What a pity! But I was wondering if there’s any alternative on the market that’s as good as Frame Saver. I’m looking for something that can convert rust into a neutral or stable substance. I’m also not sure how I’m supposed to apply Evapo-Rust to the inside of the frame, since it’s a liquid. Thank you, Andy!!!
