Originally Posted by
J T CUNNINGHAM
All I am saying is that given the generally poor quality of bike parts plating along with the shape
(tubular contours) of the product, more abrasion will occur in less time at the interface, totally
unlike a regular flat surface. With the high cost/aggravation of replating, why tempt the Fates?
J T
I think you are talking at cross purposes here. The OP was talking about derusting already rusted stuff. I think most of us would agree that frequent wipe downs with a soft oily rag is the best way to keep chrome rust free in the first place. However, if you have an old grungy rusty bike, or tool, something more aggressive is needed.
A little humorous anecdote. I once decided that one of those neat military surplus canvas tool bags would be a great way to carry my car tools in the trunk. In a month I noticed that all the tools were rusty. The canvas soaked up moisture from the air and kept the tools nice and damp.