Rust removal.

[Laterider21958]

Hi. Have been doing some maintenance to a 30 year old bike and have found that Autosol Metal Polish (made in Germany - comes in a tube like toothpaste) is great for removing stubborn rust. Rust which would not budge using other stuff was quite easily removed with the above substance and 'elbow grease' (buffing).

[Kitsune06]

For individual nuts and bolts and things, drop it in a can of molasses and leave it awhile- few days or so- the chelation action of the molasses will remove the rust beautifully. For frame-type-things, I'd suggest covering the affected spot with molasses generously, then wrapping it to keep it damp?

[SouthernBelle]

For individual nuts and bolts and things, drop it in a can of molasses and leave it awhile- few days or so- the chelation action of the molasses will remove the rust beautifully. For frame-type-things, I'd suggest covering the affected spot with molasses generously, then wrapping it to keep it damp?


Then you lick it off?

[Kitsune06]

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I suppose you could. Not sure about iron poisoning but what a cure for anemia! :p

[uforgot]

Then you lick it off?

That may be tough in some places on the bike. Maybe you could just wipe it off with a pancake.