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Restoration advice

  • 10-06-2011 07:21AM
    #1
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,119 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks - I'm in the process of rescuing an old Dawes steel frame bike for the OH and the primary stuff is now complete, wheels, gears, brakes.
    Just wondering what's the best solution bring back the various steel parts which have spot rusting on them (handlebars, seat post, brakes levers, etc.) Someone said a brillo pad any other tips and tricks out there, I would like to complete this weekend.


Comments

  • #2
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,732 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    Brillo pad and wd40


  • #3
    Hermy
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    It doesn't have to be a Brillo Pad - any steel wool will do. Also you might want to finish with something like Autosol metal polish.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • #4
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,119 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Went with the steel wool and some silicone spray that I had - few more miles left in this one yet, just a few mud gards to go.
    5818589528_c2d16d66d9.jpg
    + a few cabel ties, a Tesco fruit basket and baby seat attachment and she can do the shopping :p
    5818588892_1775ee0e3f.jpg


  • #5
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    Which gauge wool did you use?


  • #6
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,119 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Harrybelafonte wrote: »
    Which gauge wool did you use?

    Could only get medium (000), that done the trick.


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