clean and wax paint

[Black Crown Tattoo]

What are some good products to bring our bikes back to life...easy to find???

 

[KJV]

Mequires #7 polish,is my personal fave.

 

[Black Crown Tattoo]

Get it at walmart?

 

[KJV]

yeah its at wallys.

 

[Black Crown Tattoo]

Ok what you recomend for rust removal on not painted like nuts and bolts??

 

[KJV]

depends on how bad the rust.
brillo pad does wonders.

 

[jerrykr]

for the nuts and bolts, wire wheel on the bench grinder.
hold on to the part, and touch lightly or they will get away from you.
wear eye protection!

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Try soaking them in white vinegar first. Here's the before/after of a kickstand I did using vinegar and a wire wheel.

Dang! I've got goofy shaped feet! :mrgreen:

Good luck!

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[KJV]

soaking in simple greeen
solution.. will help. brass brush,
steel wool & liquid wax, ect.
there are so many different things
that will do the job.

 

[Black Crown Tattoo]

Cool thank u guys!! You guys ever use wood bleach for rust removal?

 

[KJV]

yeah, it works best in very hot water.

 

[jerrykr]

yes to wood bleach, but I like white vinegar better.

 

[Black Crown Tattoo]

yes to wood bleach, but I like white vinegar better.

Sweet cheep and easy! Thanks!!!

 

[gcrank1]

That 'wood bleach' or 'deck brightener' is oxalic acid as the active ingredient.
Hey 'jerrykr', what kind of wire brush(s) are you using, we know they are not all created equal and I'd hate to see somebody just go out and buy something too harsh (way too easy to do).
I use several myself, from fine brass up to a coarse steel wire, and a key to use (for me, anyway) is to start 'soft' and move coarser as needed, letting the tips at speed do the work while hanging on TIGHT. Its easy to concentrate on the job the brush is doing and loosen your grip on the stock!
One of the best tips I ever got was to use a scraper (or, in this case, brush) that is a softer material than that you are working on, to avoid scratching.

 

[jerrykr]

gcrank1, I think you said it all - very well.

For rust removal (not on paint) hand scrubbing brushes, I like the small brass brushes that are about like a toothbrush.
They are .49 cents at Harbor Freight.