Bicycle Restoration Tips

Tips, tricks, identification and practices to clean and detail old bicycles.

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  2. rustjunkie
    Sticky

    Paper Archive: Catalogs, Instructions, Schematics. Non-Discussion Thread

    rustjunkie, Mar 5, 2015 ... 3 4 5
    Replies:
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    7,835
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Mar 31, 2018
  3. sqrly
    Sticky

    Sprocket compilation PIC HEAVY

    sqrly, May 12, 2013 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    145
    Views:
    26,589
    catfish
    catfish
    Jan 5, 2018
  4. bricycle
    Sticky

    Stem compilation PIC HEAVY

    bricycle, Mar 23, 2017
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    656
    KingSized HD
    KingSized HD
    Jun 1, 2017
  5. momo608
    Sticky

    How To Schwinn Lightweight Show Quality Paint Job Start To Finish

    momo608, Mar 18, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    2,619
    momo608
    momo608
    May 24, 2017
  6. rustjunkie
    Sticky

    Serial Number And Date Code Information

    rustjunkie, Mar 31, 2015
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    4,815
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Mar 11, 2017
  7. rustjunkie
    Sticky

    Schwinn Service Manual Volume 1 & 2

    rustjunkie, Sep 14, 2016
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    1,320
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Sep 14, 2016
  8. Normal Threads
  9. twinflight

    Chrome quality problem on Starliner

    twinflight, Jun 11, 2018
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    221
    twinflight
    twinflight
    Jun 21, 2018 at 2:12 PM
  10. spoker

    evapo-rust

    spoker, Jun 14, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    126
    Hammer
    Hammer
    Jun 18, 2018 at 1:23 PM
  11. rollfaster

    Cleaning up a oil cloth seat top

    rollfaster, Jun 17, 2018 at 5:46 AM
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    39
    rollfaster
    rollfaster
    Jun 17, 2018 at 5:46 AM
  12. undercover_poe

    Front brake cable routing question on 85 haro master

    undercover_poe, Jun 13, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    74
    undercover_poe
    undercover_poe
    Jun 15, 2018
  13. rickyd

    Another Oxcalic acid question

    rickyd, Jun 14, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    60
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Jun 14, 2018
  14. jchicago

    Chain Adjuster Screw

    jchicago, Jun 14, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    70
    jchicago
    jchicago
    Jun 14, 2018
  15. GiovanniLiCalsi

    Rust Penetration Tests/Best Liquid Wrench

    GiovanniLiCalsi, Jun 12, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    136
    RustySprockets
    RustySprockets
    Jun 13, 2018
  16. twinflight

    What to soak in?

    twinflight, Jun 7, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    167
    the tinker
    the tinker
    Jun 9, 2018
  17. fordmike65

    PLEASE DO NOT CLEAR-COAT YOUR ORIGINAL PAINT VINTAGE BIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    fordmike65, Mar 8, 2018 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    46
    Views:
    1,988
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Jun 4, 2018
  18. undercover_poe

    My crank resto thread

    undercover_poe, May 20, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    247
    undercover_poe
    undercover_poe
    Jun 3, 2018
  19. undercover_poe

    Rebuilding Bottom Bracket Help

    undercover_poe, May 28, 2018
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    186
    undercover_poe
    undercover_poe
    Jun 3, 2018
  20. the tinker

    5 Minutes With Goof-off

    the tinker, May 23, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
    Views:
    1,931
    the tinker
    the tinker
    Jun 2, 2018
  21. marching_out

    Johnson's Wax question

    marching_out, May 31, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    120
    the tinker
    the tinker
    Jun 1, 2018
  22. Phattiremike

    Tips on de-yellowing headlight lenses?

    Phattiremike, May 27, 2018
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    144
    Hammer
    Hammer
    May 31, 2018
  23. jchicago

    Elgin Stem Reco?

    jchicago, May 30, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    79
    bricycle
    bricycle
    May 30, 2018
  24. rickyd

    Preserving crust

    rickyd, May 24, 2018
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    197
    Shawn Michael
    Shawn Michael
    May 28, 2018
  25. the tinker

    Modifying Truss Rods

    the tinker, Apr 7, 2016
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    390
    tech549
    tech549
    May 27, 2018
  26. Tyler Rice

    Springer

    Tyler Rice, May 25, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    61
    ricobike
    ricobike
    May 25, 2018
  27. the tinker

    Cutting down forks

    the tinker, Oct 9, 2015
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    1,185
    ricobike
    ricobike
    May 24, 2018
  28. the tinker

    Goof Off on silver painted rims

    the tinker, May 21, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    110
    WES PINCHOT
    WES PINCHOT
    May 21, 2018
  29. TR6SC

    Poor Man's Fender Roller

    TR6SC, May 19, 2018
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    276
    Phattiremike
    Phattiremike
    May 21, 2018
  30. MarkKBike

    A cheap little trick I have been using when cutting cables

    MarkKBike, May 6, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    194
    Andrew Gorman
    Andrew Gorman
    May 18, 2018
  31. bikemonkey

    Safe and easy grip removal & installation

    bikemonkey, May 18, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    123
    PCHiggin
    PCHiggin
    May 18, 2018
  32. 99 bikes

    Welding Hawthorne duralium

    99 bikes, Apr 29, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    164
    99 bikes
    99 bikes
    May 18, 2018
  33. rustystone2112

    Cleaning yellowed decals

    rustystone2112, May 12, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    113
    marching_out
    marching_out
    May 13, 2018
  34. undercover_poe

    Cleaning up the Paint and Chrome questions

    undercover_poe, May 5, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    362
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    May 12, 2018
  35. spoker

    evaporust

    spoker, Jan 14, 2018
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    597
    KelRod
    KelRod
    May 11, 2018
  36. the tinker

    Lime juice for rust

    the tinker, May 6, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    201
    Saving Tempest
    Saving Tempest
    May 7, 2018
  37. marching_out

    Need some opinions...

    marching_out, May 2, 2018
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    255
    Boris
    Boris
    May 5, 2018
  38. Tyler Rice

    Monark Springer

    Tyler Rice, Apr 30, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    134
    the tinker
    the tinker
    May 1, 2018
  39. marching_out

    Restoring white walls?

    marching_out, May 12, 2017
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    557
    RustySprockets
    RustySprockets
    Apr 27, 2018
  40. Tomato John

    Removing paint from leather tool bag

    Tomato John, Jan 21, 2018
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    325
    Tino
    Tino
    Apr 21, 2018
  41. Stu D

    AMF Skyrider project

    Stu D, Apr 15, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    75
    Oilit
    Oilit
    Apr 18, 2018
  42. WillyD

    Bluebird paint codes?

    WillyD, Jan 25, 2013
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    1,715
    OldSkipTooth
    OldSkipTooth
    Apr 11, 2018
  43. MFMC Paint

    Bike Identification

    MFMC Paint, Apr 9, 2018
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    213
    juvela
    juvela
    Apr 11, 2018
  44. sm2501

    Patina on spokes

    sm2501, May 24, 2006
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    5,067
    catfish
    catfish
    Apr 7, 2018
  45. Junglemick

    Yamaha moto bike decals

    Junglemick, Apr 7, 2018
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    41
    Junglemick
    Junglemick
    Apr 7, 2018
  46. SJ_BIKER

    Get a fender roller if you can....

    SJ_BIKER, Dec 27, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    388
    KevinBrick
    KevinBrick
    Mar 24, 2018
  47. sfhschwinn

    First Oa Bath Question

    sfhschwinn, Jun 23, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    976
    SirMike1983
    SirMike1983
    Mar 19, 2018
  48. Fishguy

    How to patina or reverse a restoration/new bike looks old again!

    Fishguy, Nov 27, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    591
    Fishguy
    Fishguy
    Mar 15, 2018
  49. Tomato John

    Bent rim problem

    Tomato John, Mar 10, 2018
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    283
    SKPC
    SKPC
    Mar 12, 2018
  50. mantaray

    Sturmey shifts now.......

    mantaray, Feb 10, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    149
    SKPC
    SKPC
    Mar 9, 2018
  51. twinflight

    Oil filler port on Sturmey-Archer hub

    twinflight, Feb 23, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    167
    bikemonkey
    bikemonkey
    Mar 9, 2018
  52. GenuineRides

    Bent Pedal Fix

    GenuineRides, Jul 13, 2013
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    986
    buickmike
    buickmike
    Mar 8, 2018
  53. lgrinnings

    Old school decal hack

    lgrinnings, Mar 1, 2018
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    426
    hoofhearted
    hoofhearted
    Mar 3, 2018
  54. twinflight

    Rust removal in subzero temps

    twinflight, Jan 25, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    524
    Trout
    Trout
    Feb 27, 2018
  55. retrobuilder

    Pitted Chrome protectorate?

    retrobuilder, Feb 25, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    112
    retrobuilder
    retrobuilder
    Feb 25, 2018
  56. 3-speeder

    De-gooing a Sturmey Archer 3-speed Hub

    3-speeder, Feb 7, 2018
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    286
    3-speeder
    3-speeder
    Feb 24, 2018
  57. 3-speeder

    Oil for oil port hubs, grease otherwise?

    3-speeder, Jan 6, 2018
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    301
    3-speeder
    3-speeder
    Feb 24, 2018
  58. GiovanniLiCalsi

    TOC Spoon Brake Hub

    GiovanniLiCalsi, Feb 22, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    92
    GiovanniLiCalsi
    GiovanniLiCalsi
    Feb 23, 2018
  59. twinflight

    Busted Fender Brace Repair

    twinflight, Feb 9, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    210
    retrobuilder
    retrobuilder
    Feb 20, 2018
  60. retrobuilder

    Trying a fork paint spray fixture

    retrobuilder, Feb 12, 2018
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    291
    retrobuilder
    retrobuilder
    Feb 18, 2018
  61. rustystone2112

    MOLASSES TEST

    rustystone2112, Aug 3, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    2,558
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Feb 12, 2018
  62. retrobuilder

    Tube file truing

    retrobuilder, Feb 8, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    126
    retrobuilder
    retrobuilder
    Feb 9, 2018
  63. Monark Owner

    Help with my rusty rims!

    Monark Owner, Nov 2, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    1,272
    RustySprockets
    RustySprockets
    Feb 7, 2018
  64. cr250mark

    Early Solid Hard Tire Replacement. - Help

    cr250mark, Jan 27, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    153
    island schwinn
    island schwinn
    Feb 6, 2018
  65. partsguy

    Surviving Huffy Radio Bikes?

    partsguy, Mar 16, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    1,316
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Feb 5, 2018
  66. whizzerbug

    faux cad plating

    whizzerbug, Jan 31, 2018
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    174
    whizzerbug
    whizzerbug
    Jan 31, 2018
  67. twinflight

    What lightbulbs? Roadmaster

    twinflight, Jan 27, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    149
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Jan 30, 2018
  68. the third man

    Troxel seat crash bar

    the third man, Jan 21, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    166
    the third man
    the third man
    Jan 23, 2018
  69. mtnbikeman

    Model A sprocket removal

    mtnbikeman, Jan 2, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    162
    mtnbikeman
    mtnbikeman
    Jan 22, 2018
  70. TheDXjedi

    Removing powder coating

    TheDXjedi, Mar 28, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    503
    Kickstand3
    Kickstand3
    Jan 19, 2018
  71. BLWNMNY

    Folding bike stand Question

    BLWNMNY, Oct 15, 2017
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    426
    stezell
    stezell
    Jan 12, 2018
  72. gkeep

    Removing crusty spotty rust from thin paint Monark Rocket

    gkeep, Jan 11, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    189
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Jan 11, 2018
  73. AluminumStork

    fork bending 110 year old steel... what do I do?

    AluminumStork, Jan 9, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    248
    AluminumStork
    AluminumStork
    Jan 11, 2018
  74. SJ_BIKER

    Piecing together chains of the same brand....is it safe?

    SJ_BIKER, Jan 8, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    139
    the tinker
    the tinker
    Jan 9, 2018
  75. bikepaulie

    S-W Cadet Speedometer copper spring fixable?

    bikepaulie, Jan 7, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    99
    bikepaulie
    bikepaulie
    Jan 7, 2018
  76. Siestabikes

    1952 Columbia RX-5 repro. problem

    Siestabikes, Jan 2, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    125
    island schwinn
    island schwinn
    Jan 2, 2018
  77. OldSkipTooth

    Torrington 8 Pedal rehab for the novice.

    OldSkipTooth, Jul 31, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    399
    Kickstand3
    Kickstand3
    Jan 1, 2018
  78. Joecruzer

    i.d. help please,ROLLFAST

    Joecruzer, Jan 1, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    88
    rollfaster
    rollfaster
    Jan 1, 2018
  79. gasser78

    Klaxon horn fix?

    gasser78, Dec 20, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    301
    bricycle
    bricycle
    Dec 29, 2017
  80. Freqman1

    Cad/Zinc plating

    Freqman1, Jan 3, 2013
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    929
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Dec 28, 2017
  81. jacob9795

    Aging that new plastic lens

    jacob9795, Dec 22, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    240
    SJ_BIKER
    SJ_BIKER
    Dec 28, 2017
  82. fattyre

    Calling All Metallurgists

    fattyre, Apr 5, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    434
    TR6SC
    TR6SC
    Dec 19, 2017
  83. rickyd

    More roadmaster

    rickyd, Dec 18, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    107
    rickyd
    rickyd
    Dec 18, 2017
  84. jchicago

    Chipped/worn away paint questions

    jchicago, Dec 18, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    172
    Andrew Gorman
    Andrew Gorman
    Dec 18, 2017
  85. rickyd

    Headlight help

    rickyd, Dec 17, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    127
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Dec 17, 2017
  86. dhruid

    Wrights leather saddle restoration

    dhruid, Dec 16, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    230
    bikemonkey
    bikemonkey
    Dec 17, 2017
  87. rollfaster

    Aging repop clay red tires

    rollfaster, Dec 16, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    120
    Andrew Gorman
    Andrew Gorman
    Dec 16, 2017
  88. twinflight

    Caught the vintage bug

    twinflight, Dec 10, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    224
    Boris
    Boris
    Dec 10, 2017
  89. Ed Minas

    Tire residue. No one likes tire Residue!

    Ed Minas, Dec 1, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    180
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Dec 4, 2017
  90. RUDY CONTRATTI

    COOL TIRE INFLATOR

    RUDY CONTRATTI, Nov 22, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    190
    RUDY CONTRATTI
    RUDY CONTRATTI
    Nov 22, 2017
  91. partsguy

    Cutting and forming sheet metal

    partsguy, Nov 9, 2017
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    461
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Nov 17, 2017
  92. sirlombo

    Old paint/chrome repair

    sirlombo, Sep 12, 2012 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    5,399
    Muleman121
    Muleman121
    Nov 17, 2017
  93. New Mexico Brant

    What is the best saddle leather conditioner?

    New Mexico Brant, Oct 6, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    576
    NoControl
    NoControl
    Nov 16, 2017
  94. SJ_BIKER

    Rust Removal 101: various ways for different levels on painted and plated parts.....lets study up

    SJ_BIKER, Oct 29, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    371
    TRUEBLUE1981
    TRUEBLUE1981
    Oct 29, 2017
  95. marching_out

    Schwinn Rear Rack

    marching_out, Oct 23, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    159
    Clark58mx
    Clark58mx
    Oct 29, 2017
  96. Shawn

    Frame Repair (Brazing)

    Shawn, May 8, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    506
    NoControl
    NoControl
    Oct 27, 2017
  97. bikewhorder

    Paint removal with tape.

    bikewhorder, Oct 25, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    311
    jkent
    jkent
    Oct 25, 2017
  98. Obi-Wan Schwinnobi

    backyard fender dent removal

    Obi-Wan Schwinnobi, May 29, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    5,393
    pedal_junky
    pedal_junky
    Oct 19, 2017
  99. 5760rj

    Silver King Reflector Repair

    5760rj, Sep 30, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    180
    5760rj
    5760rj
    Oct 1, 2017
  100. 5760rj

    Rust Removal on Tin

    5760rj, Sep 30, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    215
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Sep 30, 2017
  101. pedalpower17

    Preserving Cloth Saddles From 40s & 50s

    pedalpower17, Sep 22, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    274
    vincev
    vincev
    Sep 30, 2017
  102. mickeyc

    A new way to straighten fork...

    mickeyc, Sep 15, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    354
    mickeyc
    mickeyc
    Sep 26, 2017
  103. robert bell

    good detail chroming wanted

    robert bell, Sep 23, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    182
    TR6SC
    TR6SC
    Sep 23, 2017
  104. olevince

    Decals on powder coat question

    olevince, Jun 11, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    419
    Velocipedist Co.
    Velocipedist Co.
    Sep 7, 2017
  105. Aussie

    I Need Rims laced in So Cal

    Aussie, Aug 24, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    308
    bairdco
    bairdco
    Aug 24, 2017
  106. bricycle

    Just discovered these...No.6 battery replacements?

    bricycle, Aug 23, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    219
    catfish
    catfish
    Aug 23, 2017
  107. Andrew Gorman

    Stretching Evaporust

    Andrew Gorman, Aug 12, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    304
    Cowboy in NC
    Cowboy in NC
    Aug 15, 2017
  108. TheDXjedi

    Best Technique To Remove Paint

    TheDXjedi, Aug 31, 2016
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    804
    2jakes
    2jakes
    Aug 12, 2017
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