Don't know where you are from, but if you opt for rechroming the whole frame set once you get the fork "fixed", I know in Cali you can get the frame set done for under $300. I'd keep it as is for now and the when it gets worst I'll then have it rechromed of painted depending on what my likes are at that time.

i went to the chroming place and they wanted 70 euro for the fork. that included chemically stripping, rechroming and polishing. it isn't that much but considering that new chrome forks go for less than half it just feels wrong. plus i cannot really tell if there is pitting. it only looks like the chrome plating has rubbed off. i don't want to re-chrome a pitted fork no matter how original.

anyhow, i just ordered some oxalic acid so here are more questions:

- should i only do the bath outside?
- how would one dispose of an already neutralized solution?
- if it pretty diluted can you dump the solution in the toilet?

sorry for the ignorance. i checked all possible threads, but nobody offered a sound disposal solution.

Oh my, what an exciting topic !! Anybody to explain why lemon juice would remove oxydation (unless really superficial) and not the the chrome ?

If anybody wants to get really deeply involved in the many mind-boggling complexities of artefact restoration, most of the techniques being applicable to bike restoration, there are some good sites out there

Electrolysis is an intersting way of removing rust very locally if proper lo-voltage systems are used and the technique and dangers are fully understood. (meaning danger to humans playing with the stuff, such as electrocution, gas emanation induced death, and others).