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11-02-07 | 02:50 PM

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wahoonc

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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG

I believe it will react with the zinc in the galvanizing on the spokes and cause pitting and spotting. I know it will pit aluminum alloys. If the rust is not too severe on the painted portions, one of the best treatments I have found, is to wipe it down with a rag and 90 weight gear oil. Chrome can be buffed or polished up using Turtle Wax Chrome polish.

Aaron

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