Peugeot frame rust
 

Hi all,

I recently posted in a different sub forum about the new Peugeot Competition I bought:
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post18860498

I realize this may be a common question since I've been reading various threads on the forums about this... but here goes:

Now that I've had it tuned up, I'm concerned about the rust, particularly on the frame. I haven't taken the bike apart to see if it has gone to the inside of the frame, though I plan to do so this weekend.

My questions for you are:
1) How bad does this look? Am I overreacting?
2) Given the condition you can tell from the photos, is there any suggestions out there for what I should do to fix this (if that's even a possibility)

Finally, I'm quite fond of the original markings/decals on the frame. Ideally, I'd like to find a way to mitigate any damage to that.

Thanks for your help!
Todd

A non issue on a bike over 30 years old. You can clean up the rust, then prime and paint, or just clean up the rust and clearcoat.

Pretty much a non issue. That's surface rust, and while it has gotten under the paint and crazed the frame, it's not structural. You have plenty of options on giving it an oxalic acid bath (use the search function). From there, you can decide what level of determination you have: touch up, strip and paint (rattle can vs. take it to a shop), or powdercoat.

Before you do anything, figure out if you like this bike. Ride it a couple hundred miles. If it's a keeper, then work on it. As long as you store the frame in a dry place, there is no need to worry about the rust spreading.

Great advice in this thread. I would add that you probably will want to keep it, assuming it fits you properly, which mine unfortunately did not. These are wonderful frames.

The pearlescent white that Peugeot used in the 1980's tended to be very thin. It easily chipped off of the sharp edges of the lugs and "bleed" or stained rust. It's somewhat of a bear to clean it up too!

I bought a 1983 PSV-10 and it had that problem.

Lightly scraping the surface rust away and touching up the damage with some automotive touch-up paint can hide most of it. Once the components are on, the shinny parts distract the eye and the little defects become less noticeable.

The last picture shows the results.

It just has to pass the 10 foot test! ;)

verktyg :50:

Chas.