Author Topic: Rust tips? (Read 2295 times)

Chris Schneiter · « **on:** August 10, 2006, 07:37:39 AM »

Does anybody have any magic tips for getting rid of surface rust on chrome? When I got my bike, it had no rust on the fenders, but the surface looked "crazed"...little tiny cracks in the chrome. I've kept it well waxed, but I'm starting to get little specks of rust. You can't even see it from a distance, but it bothers me.

Peter · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2006, 09:05:46 AM »

I don't know how nice your chrome is, but I am re-doing a total basket case, and I have a wire wheel attachment on my drill that has brought back some pretty hopeless looking stuff. If you are concerned about fine scratches, some fine copper wool does very well too, but is more work.

adams77 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 10, 2006, 09:40:20 AM »

Naval Jelly

mlinder · « **Reply #3 on:** August 10, 2006, 10:03:15 AM »

Coca cola rubbed vigorously with a pad of tinfoil can get a lot of rust off of chrome. Wont fix the pits, but will reduce the size of the rust spots considerably.

nippon · « **Reply #4 on:** August 10, 2006, 10:50:38 AM »

Never Dull works well for me. Try it, it's cheap, too.

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dusterdude · « **Reply #5 on:** August 10, 2006, 11:09:04 AM »

Quote from: adams77 on August 10, 2006, 09:40:20 AM

Naval Jelly

how bout naval lint?

cbjunkie · « **Reply #6 on:** August 10, 2006, 11:10:07 AM »

put on a wool sweater and roll around in the sandbox...

grumburg · « **Reply #7 on:** August 10, 2006, 11:40:41 AM »

Brasso works very well. Non abrasive as opposed to the sweater/sandbox method. Also do not have to try to wash it out of your a@@ crack.

cbjunkie · « **Reply #8 on:** August 10, 2006, 11:50:26 AM »

LOL!

adams77 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2006, 12:29:08 PM »

Quote from: dusterdude on August 10, 2006, 11:09:04 AM

Quote from: adams77 on August 10, 2006, 09:40:20 AM
Naval Jelly
how bout naval lint?

Duh?!?

First you start with the jelly then move on to the lint

supersport_CB400F · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:04:23 PM »

Once it starts your going to be busy....or buy new parts from the US from dry states

worked for me in moist England

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:11:07 PM »

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....or buy new parts from the US from dry states

Oh, you're referring to rainfall.

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:45:51 PM »

I'd rather stay non-abrasive..it's not pitted or anything, just crazed with little specks of rust

supersport_CB400F · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2006, 01:46:43 PM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on August 10, 2006, 01:11:07 PM

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....or buy new parts from the US from dry states

Oh, you're referring to rainfall.

Yes Bob, and in my part of the country if you guy’s get a hot one we get the rain…all summer long as it cools down coming across the pond.

Stevearino · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2006, 02:02:13 PM »

Try 0000 steel wool. Do not use it on aluminum.

If you use the naval jelly prior to the wool sweater, you will be able to weave yourself a nice waterproof jacket. Start now, winters coming.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2006, 07:26:00 AM »

Quote from: El Huero Loco on August 12, 2006, 04:48:26 AM

Naval Jelly will f-up the chrome I believe. It's good for eating rust, but it would take your finish with it.

I agree. I believe it is phosphoric acid in a jelly form and it's not recommended to get phosphoric acid on chrome/aluminum.

aptech77 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2006, 07:56:47 AM »

Try Flitz........ http://www.flitzpolish.com/category_s/27.htm

mlinder · « **Reply #17 on:** August 12, 2006, 08:11:09 AM »

seriously, try the aluminum foil and some coca cola.

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #18 on:** August 14, 2006, 12:57:57 PM »

Thanks..Coke seems fairly harmless, but I'd bet you'ld have to get some wax on it quick.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2006, 01:03:51 PM »

Quote from: adams77 on August 10, 2006, 12:29:08 PM

Quote from: dusterdude on August 10, 2006, 11:09:04 AM
Quote from: adams77 on August 10, 2006, 09:40:20 AM
Naval Jelly
how bout naval lint?

Duh?!?

First you start with the jelly then move on to the lint

If you have jelly in your lint you might have problems...

I use evapo-rust. Works best when you can dunk a part over night.

Carlton · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2006, 01:46:05 PM »

I just used naval jelly on an old set of exhaust that were covered. It works best if you will "knock the top" off of the rust and then let it set a while before rinsing it off.

adams77 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2006, 02:09:31 PM »

Quote from: mlinder on August 12, 2006, 08:11:09 AM

seriously, try the aluminum foil and some coca cola.

Put some mentos in the coke before you start!

ElCheapo · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2006, 02:23:33 PM »

Quote from: adams77 on August 14, 2006, 02:09:31 PM

Quote from: mlinder on August 12, 2006, 08:11:09 AM
seriously, try the aluminum foil and some coca cola.

Put some mentos in the coke before you start!

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #23 on:** August 14, 2006, 03:32:28 PM »

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Put some mentos in the coke before you start!

Just don't stand over the bottle when you do.

tmht · « **Reply #24 on:** August 15, 2006, 05:41:11 AM »

Green scotchbrite and some wd40 did wonders for mine. And mine are Katrina survivors.

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Author Topic: Rust tips? (Read 2295 times)

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