Maintaining a Steel Frame / Preventing Rust
10-29-13 | 09:40 PM
#26
THE STUFFED
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I would take up to half of point 1 seriously and then follow the instructions on the spray can.
10-29-13 | 11:47 PM
#27
Grumpy Old Bugga
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11-04-13 | 11:00 AM
#29
Pirate/Smuggler
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11-05-13 | 10:04 AM
#30
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From: North Attleboro, MA
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You could also just strip the paint and go with the raw look and a layer of clear coat. No paint to touch up and easy rust removal.
If you're looking to stay ahead of the rust, check your steerer tube. After 20,000 miles of 4 season riding, mine is pretty rusty.
But, that bike is also getting re-built over the course of the next month. I'm thinking about stripping it for the winter and leaving the raw look for at least the winter commute season.
If you're looking to stay ahead of the rust, check your steerer tube. After 20,000 miles of 4 season riding, mine is pretty rusty.
But, that bike is also getting re-built over the course of the next month. I'm thinking about stripping it for the winter and leaving the raw look for at least the winter commute season.
