Recent content by GITANE80

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Hey Novacaine! It was just a test on the cheapest stuff I can buy 0.35P is not so bad for 570ml bottle plus Im at supermarket all the time. I usually use wood bleach or Oxalic Acid, but its hard to get hold off and as you know prices have shot up. Ive got some citric acid coming so Ill repeat...

So little over 25hrs I did a small scale test of the cheap vs expensive vinegar. I wanted to save this little seat clamp, double hex bolted and it was covered in rust. The results the 35p Sinsburys came out on top (The longer bolt) TBF I smelled them both and the cheaper one was like stripping...

Slow progress didn't want to de-rust, so worked on some other things this weekend. The chain ring is heavy, but solid only a few nicks and chips (Johnson 44T) , but overall cleaned up nice! The Front brakes cleaned up nice, but have ordered some new mounting bolts and tiny lock nuts in black...

Hey Lucidone, If you think its best to keep original as possible I will make the effort then 😅 My reasoning was simple enough to seal the bear metal, but I can't assess until the rust has all gone. Plus they are just trick nuts in my mind even though they came with the original bike. If new...

Crank arms are ok, my hands are in bad shape, but hey for the cause right! The fork is work in progress so much work needed. Ive kind of decided to experiment with vinegar when I spoted a cheap one for 35p and the Sarsons for £1.60 so curious about the effectiveness? I will probably paint them...

A few things scratched off the list. The reflector is a classic whats wrong with today! You want one its like £30 to £50 to buy a Cateye one, and you know what? wheres the fookin rest of the Burner to come with it? 😂 This reflector is £5.00 delivered same size, but repo and the back of it is...

Had to get heat on the seat post and anti sieze fluid over the last two days. Finally gave out with some serious arm wiggling. GT stampted 25.4mm looks roughly 400mm long. Seat needs repair torn in corners. Cleaned up the handle bars GT stampted and cleaned up really well, but needs some...

So I started on the rear wheel and its not in bad shape. Had to cut the inner tube due to the Alu valve cap galavnised itself onto the valve :( The Hub is a decent one Mutiny Black Ball, they have been known to make strong hubs that last and the bearings ran true after all these years. The...

Lets hope so mate!:)

Trust me im being conservative in funds on this one. Thanks for the links I did think about the dia compe as the brakes are all dia compe but I didnt like the name branding. I managed to get the SM one type for £9.00 Only problem is will it fit?

Reflector rear still waiting to arrive, mounting bracket all polished up. Brother from another mother to stick chain on and stickers thats pretty much done! Hope you guys enjoyed it? I have.. :cool: Will post more pictures once Im completely satisfied ✌️ Comments welcomed good or bad. Thanks...

Hey Novacain, Yeah the more I stripped her up, the more she felt like she was a daily runner or a work horse. The bike would have been alot worst if it wasnt built as tough as it was? Reminded me of a friends Griffter thats a heavy beast at 11😄 Still spending 20 for just a bolt 😂🤣 Im gonna spend...

Started to strip it back its 24 years of rusted stuff. Notes slight dent rear drop out tube but hey she had a hard life I reckon? Spent an age find the right named parts. "Bmx fork cap hollow bolt" Bought the first part ranging 10 to 20 pounds. Not sure of direction rechrome or white powder...