I have several rusty areas on my bicycle,
· How can I remove them and preserve them for the future?
· Would a coating of grease work?
· Is there a specific preserver for bikes?
2007-05-22 06:33:03 · 12 answers · asked by Kitty 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes, grease will stop water and air getting to the metal so it will not rust.
2007-05-22 06:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand the rust off, Spray a coat of primer on the area and the spray paint it. Don't just put grease on it. If your trying to preserve it for the future meaning you don't want to mess with it right now then yes. Grease will work. But you still have to remove the rust first. But then you have to get a solvent to remove the grease when your ready to prime and paint it.
2007-05-22 13:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes grease will protect. You need to remove the rust first with wire brushing and something like Jenolite. If the area is exposed to water impact when riding grease will wash away quite easily. Grease also has a habit of getting on everything! There are better materials to use, but they need more preparation before application.
2007-05-23 03:34:50 · answer #3 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy from halfords, B and Q etc a product called "rust eater" it comes in a small black plastic container, you brush it on ( the liquid is slightly purple in colour) it will turn black and can then be painted over.Don`t get it on your clothes though.It will dissolve the rust and eat away at it until it is neutralised you will end up with a slight roughness where the rust was though. undercoat and then top coat the metal
2007-05-22 13:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by McCanns are guilty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
But if your bicycle is already rusty, you might need new parts.
I have seen chains break on bicycles because they were so rusty, there wasn't enough metal left.
Brake and shifter cables should be greased too.
You still have to keep your bike out of the rain, and if it gets rained on, you will need to re-oil the chain.
I use 10W-30 on my chain.
2007-05-22 13:47:52 · answer #5 · answered by AviationMetalSmith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's paint that bonds with steel and prevents it from rusting. You might want to sand the rust off first for a nice smooth finish before painting.
2007-05-22 14:24:14 · answer #6 · answered by goodnaturedguy33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to remove the rust covering it wont help ..they sell rust remover ...and yes a light coating of grease will keep them from rusting
2007-05-22 13:37:14 · answer #7 · answered by wonderboy n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rust needs moisture to form and grow. Oil/greese repel moisture.
You need a rust remover or you need to sand off the rust then repaint.
2007-05-22 13:38:05 · answer #8 · answered by Dan G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If its not stainless steel, then it must be oiled otherwise it reacts with oxygen and oxidises. Me i always grease up my armour and sword before going to battle.
You might not want to grease up your bike! just paint it with hammerite
2007-05-22 13:42:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coat it with RustSeal. It will for sure stop the rust.
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/KBS-RustSeal-C37.aspx
That stuff works awesome.
2007-05-22 16:15:31 · answer #10 · answered by bonksteronline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋