rust removal

spokesman

Hi. Im restoring an old frame and their are some light rust. I heard of a cleaner in halfords that is good. Could anyone tell me the name of it? Or recommend any other cleaner. Thanks

Marq-dublin

Is the rust on the chrome? if so rub it with tin foil

spokesman

Marq-dublin wrote: »

Is the rust on the chrome? if so rub it with tin foil

Ya it is actually, thanks for the tip, ill try that, its only spots here and there, nothing really bad. thanks again.

michael999999

spokesman wrote: »

Hi. Im restoring an old frame and their are some light rust. I heard of a cleaner in halfords that is good. Could anyone tell me the name of it? Or recommend any other cleaner. Thanks

Have you tried WD40?

spokesman

michael999999 wrote: »

Have you tried WD40?

No, would that work?

michael999999

spokesman wrote: »

No, would that work?

It can be used to free up seized up metal parts, so there has to be something in it to break down rust!

piston

If it's only light speckling of rust, Brasso or Autosol should do the trick.

If it's beyond that, fine wire wool with some 3 in 1 oil on it, then Brasso.

Harrybelafonte

Tinfoil is good, but if the rust is rasied off the surface the results can be a little disappointing, you could try 0000 steel wool or brass wool, but it'll often leave tiny scratches. If you can get your hands on a few litres of white vinegar (Asian food shops usually have 5 litre tubs) you could put it in a vinegar bath, there are guides online. Also, if you can get your hands on oxalic acid, it's another option, but I've never been able to get it in a bricks 'n' motar here, though you can get it on eBay. Whatever you do, make sure to research the method you choose thoroughly, the bath method can go wrong if itemd are left in too long.

spokesman

michael999999 wrote: »

It can be used to free up seized up metal parts, so there has to be something in it to break down rust!

True thanks for the tip

spokesman

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Tinfoil is good, but if the rust is rasied off the surface the results can be a little disappointing, you could try 0000 steel wool or brass wool, but it'll often leave tiny scratches. If you can get your hands on a few litres of white vinegar (Asian food shops usually have 5 litre tubs) you could put it in a vinegar bath, there are guides online. Also, if you can get your hands on oxalic acid, it's another option, but I've never been able to get it in a bricks 'n' motar here, though you can get it on eBay. Whatever you do, make sure to research the method you choose thoroughly, the bath method can go wrong if itemd are left in too long.

Thanks for that harry...

spokesman

piston wrote: »

If it's only light speckling of rust, Brasso or Autosol should do the trick.

If it's beyond that, fine wire wool with some 3 in 1 oil on it, then Brasso.

Sound..thanks for tip

Peanut2011

spokesman wrote: »

True thanks for the tip

WD40 is spot on!

spokesman

Peanut2011 wrote: »

WD40 is spot on!

I tried it but it didn't do much. Ill try autosol...see how that goes

Crow92

There is a green paste like gunk of stuff you can get in halfords that comes in a small white tub.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_188571_langId_-1_categoryId_212430#tab1

Peanut2011

spokesman wrote: »

I tried it but it didn't do much. Ill try autosol...see how that goes

You would have to use a fine sand paper with that, just spraying it on its own won't do much.