partsguy
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I am trying to bring back the paint on the frame and fork of this blue '55 Radiobike. I really, really want to save any of the original paint that I can. I KNOW the paint is underneath and mixed in with this rust. I tried WD-40 and a green kitchen scrubbing pad. I tried WD-40 with 0000 steel wool. Even tried letting the WD-40 soak for a period of time. I tried rubbing compound. All produced miniscule results, if any.
I tried all of the above on a red '55 Radiobike, and they all worked quite well. So I guess the rust I am dealing with is deeper than I thought. I have heard and read various opinions about Evapo-Rust, Oxalic Acid "wood bleach", and other chemicals. Not sure which path is best for this particular bike.
I am open to any suggestions you all have. Repainting is the VERY LAST resort. I just can't leave a rusty frame and fork with brightly-colored, albeit scratched up, parts on it. I want this bike looking it's best.
Thanks in advance!
I tried all of the above on a red '55 Radiobike, and they all worked quite well. So I guess the rust I am dealing with is deeper than I thought. I have heard and read various opinions about Evapo-Rust, Oxalic Acid "wood bleach", and other chemicals. Not sure which path is best for this particular bike.
I am open to any suggestions you all have. Repainting is the VERY LAST resort. I just can't leave a rusty frame and fork with brightly-colored, albeit scratched up, parts on it. I want this bike looking it's best.
Thanks in advance!