cleaning

[ponyboy]

Hey guys. I'm new and introduced myself earlier. I just bought a couple Stingrays. They are both originals and they're his n hers. I'm starting the cleaning process and would like some advice on what to use. The chrome is great and also the paint; I just don't wanna mess them up. What would you use to get light rust off the chrome and polish it and what to use for the paint. Thanx, I appreciate any and all answers.

 

[GTR]

As far as cleaning everything up, start with a good washing. For the paint I use a good atuomotive polish. To remove light pitting some 0000 steelwool with your choice of a good metal polish. I was a big fan of Braso but found Bar Keeper's Friend last week and was very impressed with the results. It's a powder you mix with water so you can make it as pastey as you prefer. Nuts and bolts I usally sand and rattle can. For the best results it is earier for me to work with a dismantled bike. No polish left in tight areas and can get to everything easily.

 

[B607]

Be really careful around the lettering. That chainguard silkscreening and top tube lettering will come off if you lean too hard on it or use chemicals. :roll: Gary