Rust protection
11-07-17 | 07:13 PM
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Rust protection
Hi all,
My BB is showing a fair bit of rust. I'm not at a place financially to refinish the paint job so I'm wonder what people have done as a temporary solution to stop the spread and protect the area.
Thanks!
My BB is showing a fair bit of rust. I'm not at a place financially to refinish the paint job so I'm wonder what people have done as a temporary solution to stop the spread and protect the area.
Thanks!
11-07-17 | 07:46 PM
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Bikes: Specialized Tarmac with Shimano RS81s and 105s
I've heard that white vinegar will remove rust. There is a solution called Ospho that does as well, but it eats paint too so don't get it on the paint. You can tape around the rusty section, remove the rust with either of those or sandpaper, then touch it up with a primer and spray paint, or even use fingernail polish. Anything that will prevent the oxygen needed for rust to form.
11-07-17 | 09:45 PM
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I've heard that white vinegar will remove rust. There is a solution called Ospho that does as well, but it eats paint too so don't get it on the paint. You can tape around the rusty section, remove the rust with either of those or sandpaper, then touch it up with a primer and spray paint, or even use fingernail polish. Anything that will prevent the oxygen needed for rust to form.
11-07-17 | 10:20 PM
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Just smear some grease on it to shut off the Oxygen. I was just out in the garage dabbing a little Permatex Dielectric grease on the rust spots on an 82 red Club Fuji. Oh yeah - U.L. rated (3M) electrical tape will accomplish the same thing. Remember - it's only original once.
