paddlingpool Gold Trader Feedback View Jan 16, 2017 #11 I have used the genuine coke & tin foil method in the past. works well. see here:- viewtopic.php?f=1&t=248268 I polish with peek afterwards also.
I have used the genuine coke & tin foil method in the past. works well. see here:- viewtopic.php?f=1&t=248268 I polish with peek afterwards also.
T tufty Retro Guru Jan 16, 2017 #12 Doesn't need coke. Water, scrunched up aluminium foil and elbow grease. Doesn't scratch the chrome, unlike wire wool.
Doesn't need coke. Water, scrunched up aluminium foil and elbow grease. Doesn't scratch the chrome, unlike wire wool.
F ferrus Breezer Fan Feedback View Jan 16, 2017 #13 Re: I'd give Oxalic acid a go, and have also found the foil method to work surprisingly well. Check out Bendycat's thread to see what's possible with really bad rust! - viewtopic.php?f=13&t=134229
Re: I'd give Oxalic acid a go, and have also found the foil method to work surprisingly well. Check out Bendycat's thread to see what's possible with really bad rust! - viewtopic.php?f=13&t=134229
integerspin Senior Retro Guru Jan 17, 2017 #14 I wonder if molasses will do the job? It removes rust pretty well, though it needs to be left in it a week or more.
I wonder if molasses will do the job? It removes rust pretty well, though it needs to be left in it a week or more.
WandsworthRouleur Pace Fan Jan 20, 2017 #15 A bit of Kurust from Halfords helps too. Turns the rust inert, and makes the subsequent buffing and polishing easier.
A bit of Kurust from Halfords helps too. Turns the rust inert, and makes the subsequent buffing and polishing easier.
videojetman Retrobike Rider Feedback View Jan 21, 2017 #16 Re: Before and after, used a kitchen scourer & wd 40. Attachments IMG_1749.JPG 26.3 KB · Views: 346 IMG_1750.JPG 25.6 KB · Views: 346 IMG_1744.JPG 34.9 KB · Views: 346
K k-rod Senior Retro Guru Jan 21, 2017 #17 If worst comes to worst, can't you simply have the requisite parts re-chromed to look as new again?