Prevent rust on steel frame?
07-26-15, 03:19 PM
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Prevent rust on steel frame?
I have a bike that has some chips in the paint.
Until I get it re-painted or powder coated it would be great if I could come up with some kind of clear coating that would prevent rust. Car wax maybe?
Any ideas would be great.
Until I get it re-painted or powder coated it would be great if I could come up with some kind of clear coating that would prevent rust. Car wax maybe?
Any ideas would be great.
07-26-15, 03:22 PM
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Lots of people have suggested fingernail polish, or an enamel touch-up paint.
I've sprayed a bike with clear-coat enamel which turned out nice. Can you buy clear enamel? More fingernail polish?
I've sprayed a bike with clear-coat enamel which turned out nice. Can you buy clear enamel? More fingernail polish?
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07-27-15, 07:07 AM
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This. It solves the rust problem, and is going to be the best answer aesthetically. Much less noticeable than clear coating over the missing paint.
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