My grandsons bike was left out in garden in all bad weather. The chrome on wheels is very badly rusted. My husband has been using a wire brush and wire wool but it is still bad. Can anyone help with solutions how to get this rust off or at least most of it.
2006-10-26 05:22:10 · 15 answers · asked by hazelwin@btinternet.com 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
I went on line to try and get Naval Jelly but they do not ship it to Northern Ireland. So what do I do now.
2006-10-26 06:57:54 · update #1
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2006-10-26 05:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Understand that neither chrome plating nor paint rusts, so the rust is forming on the steel under the finish and shows through tiny voids. If the paint or chrome has been compromised to the point where it has blistered, there is no way to make it look as though it was never rusted.
The best way I have found to remove rust before it reaches the blistering stage is to use very fine wire wool dipped in automotive paste wax, then rub briskly.
2006-10-26 10:44:51 · answer #2 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A product named CLR is good for removing rust stains. It actually stands for Calcium, Lime and Rust. It can be found in most hardware stores like Lowes or Home Depot. I use it to get the calcium deposits off my shower head.
Another option would be to spray paint the chrome with chrome-colored paint. It would look like new then.
2006-10-26 05:30:55 · answer #3 · answered by Tamborine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the stuff Naval Jelly
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-Naval-Jelly-Rust-Dissolver/dp/B0002JN204
Available at automotive stores as well.
I use the stuff all the time and in fact need to go to Schuck's to get more.
Then wipe clean and spray a clear coat of Rustoleum spray paint to seal and protect.
2006-10-26 05:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dupont used to make chrome polish that worked well for that application. It came in a bottle as a liquid. It's a time consuming job that will leave your hands and fingers sore.
2006-10-26 05:31:17 · answer #5 · answered by ...mr2fister... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duraglit or wire wool
2006-10-26 05:27:06 · answer #6 · answered by dobbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy naval jelly and follow the instructions, it works great
2006-10-26 05:34:03 · answer #7 · answered by Foundryman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a grinder with a 3" wire cup brush this works!
2006-10-26 07:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by the mag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash with Oxalic acid and then wash it with fuel after that spray with a primer and then paint it
2006-10-26 05:41:51 · answer #9 · answered by man123470 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't store it outside in the rain.
2006-10-26 05:30:00 · answer #10 · answered by rjakjr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋