Hi guys,

i'm refurbishing a '93 KHS Montana pro and the paintwork on the frame is very dull, scratched and rusty, i don't want to powder coat or re-paint but i would like to make it look better, i'm going to treat the rust and at the moment my only plan is to use a clear gloss lacquer rattle can to make it more shiny and protect it. Unless anyone can come up with a better idea?

Any help would be appreciated.

Jez

I wouldn't rattle can it. You can treat some of the larger scratches with clear nail polish; one trick is to apply it in small drops with the end of a toothpick. This will help prevent the rust from reappearing once you have treated it. Then I suggest you go to an auto parts store (or well-stocked hardware store) and pick up some Meguire's ScratchX. There's a similar product made by Kit that is less expensive and probably works just as well. Another forum member who I trust suggested Meguire's #2 Fine Cut Cleaner over Scratch X. Any one of these will help to bring the lustre back to the paint, then wax the frame.

Thanks for sharing gaucho777.

Bikedued also has got some ideas about this:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...1#post15874977

First, get rid of the rust with vinegar or oxalic acid and/or aluminum fol rub-down. Then, remove the oxidized outer layer of paint with rubbing compound. Be careful around the decals if you want to preserve them, and don't get so carried away that you wear entirely through the paint. You just want to remove the dull, oxidized stuff. Finally, a coat of automotive wax and some elbow grease to bring up to a nice shine.

Thanks for the replies fellas, lots of food for thought and i can see many happy hours ahead.

I've been very pleased with just doing a very thorough cleaning, then use some elbow grease to rub in some mcquires scratch x wax. I'm amazed how much it will brighten up old paint and hide small scratches.