How can I remove rust from a bike chain? It has been left outside for a long time in the rain, and now it won't even move. How can I remove it so that the bike will move again, and so that I don't have to go out and buy a bunch of items?
2006-06-11 04:54:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
If it's totally frozen with rust, you'll need a new drivetrain. Proper storage will avoid problems like that.
If it's just surface rust, you can loosen it by spraying it with a penetrating liquid like WD-40 and scrubbing it with a toothbrush... not one you're planning to use on teeth again! Once that's done, apply a Teflon-based chain lubricant, available from bike stores. Don't use oil on the chain because it will attract dirt. The chain lube will help the chain shed water and avoid rust in the future.
2006-06-11 05:00:53 · answer #1 · answered by poorcocoboiboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How can I remove rust from a bike chain? It has been left outside for a long time in the rain, and now it won't even move. How can I remove it so that the bike will move again, and so that I don't have to go out and buy a bunch of items?
2015-08-16 06:58:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 12:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi buddy!
its a very common problem that we all encounter. here are some easy steps that would help you to keep ur bike's drive chain in shape!
1) remove the chain and soak it in parafin for an hour. if kerosene is not available, you can use kerosene.
2) with a hard nylon brush, you can try to remove the rust. do not use a metal bruse in any case as it would result in dis-similar metal corrosion.
3)wash and rinse it with parafin.
4)chech for its free movement at the joints by sliding it over your finger. the joints should be flexible and not jammed.
5) if the joints are jammed, you can use a light weight mallet to tap the chain near the joint. do not use a metal hammer!! that would ruin your chain.
6) if the chain's joint gets freed, clean it with parafin OR kerosene.
7)before you apply lubricant, you need to dry it by blowing hot air through it. if a hair drier is not available, you can hold its one end and swing it in the air.
8)last you have to apply lubricating oil (WD-40) on it thoroughly. lubricant should be added by brushing it over the chain thoroughly, specially at the joints.
9) if possible, change the chain lock when ever you dismantle your bike's chain for maintenence.
if the thickness of rust layer is deep (has penetrated deep into the metal), its better to replace the chane with a new one.
hope this all would help.
HAPPY DRIVING!!!
2006-06-11 08:30:55 · answer #4 · answered by bastiboy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd put some WD-40 on it, if that doesn't work than take a Sonicare sonic toothbrush to it. Use the travel head- nobody uses that one. Put oil on the chain, then scrub.
2006-06-11 05:42:14 · answer #5 · answered by sciguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard by using coca cola you can remove rust or you can by CRL that you can get in the CVS while drinking cokes
2006-06-11 07:00:41 · answer #6 · answered by ericca001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always us wd40 with a wire brush don't brush too hard if its an oring chain. then i soak it in coffee can full of oil for a day. take it out wipe it down with a towel then spray again wipe all set.
2006-06-11 05:22:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
soak it in vinegar. the acid will eat away the rust.
2006-06-11 05:41:43 · answer #8 · answered by CuteMonkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you posted this in the earth science catagory?
cut the chain off and buy a new one, btw. its not worth it to fix it
2006-06-11 05:25:29 · answer #9 · answered by Alexander W 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am reading the answers because I have to get rust off of something as well. Thanks for the info guys.
2006-06-11 08:15:35 · answer #10 · answered by peppermint_paddy 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋