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
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    7,596
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Mar 31, 2018
  3. sqrly
    Sticky

    Sprocket compilation PIC HEAVY

    sqrly, May 12, 2013 ... 6 7 8
    Replies:
    145
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    26,182
    catfish
    catfish
    Jan 5, 2018
  4. bricycle
    Sticky

    Stem compilation PIC HEAVY

    bricycle, Mar 23, 2017
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    623
    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:
    2,430
    momo608
    momo608
    May 24, 2017
  6. rustjunkie
    Sticky

    Serial Number And Date Code Information

    rustjunkie, Mar 31, 2015
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    6
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    4,069
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Mar 11, 2017
  7. rustjunkie
    Sticky

    Schwinn Service Manual Volume 1 & 2

    rustjunkie, Sep 14, 2016
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    0
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    1,181
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Sep 14, 2016
  8. Normal Threads
  9. Tomato John

    Removing paint from leather tool bag

    Tomato John, Jan 21, 2018
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    263
    Tino
    Tino
    Apr 21, 2018 at 5:15 AM
  10. fordmike65

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

    fordmike65, Mar 8, 2018 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    1,570
    SKPC
    SKPC
    Apr 20, 2018 at 8:26 AM
  11. Stu D

    AMF Skyrider project

    Stu D, Apr 15, 2018 at 11:12 AM
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    54
    Oilit
    Oilit
    Apr 18, 2018 at 4:37 PM
  12. WillyD

    Bluebird paint codes?

    WillyD, Jan 25, 2013
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    1,676
    OldSkipTooth
    OldSkipTooth
    Apr 11, 2018
  13. MFMC Paint

    Bike Identification

    MFMC Paint, Apr 9, 2018
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    167
    juvela
    juvela
    Apr 11, 2018
  14. marching_out

    Restoring white walls?

    marching_out, May 12, 2017
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    446
    SJ_BIKER
    SJ_BIKER
    Apr 10, 2018
  15. sm2501

    Patina on spokes

    sm2501, May 24, 2006
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    4,993
    catfish
    catfish
    Apr 7, 2018
  16. Junglemick

    Yamaha moto bike decals

    Junglemick, Apr 7, 2018
    Replies:
    0
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    22
    Junglemick
    Junglemick
    Apr 7, 2018
  17. SJ_BIKER

    Get a fender roller if you can....

    SJ_BIKER, Dec 27, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    338
    KevinBrick
    KevinBrick
    Mar 24, 2018
  18. sfhschwinn

    First Oa Bath Question

    sfhschwinn, Jun 23, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    902
    SirMike1983
    SirMike1983
    Mar 19, 2018
  19. Fishguy

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

    Fishguy, Nov 27, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    525
    Fishguy
    Fishguy
    Mar 15, 2018
  20. Tomato John

    Bent rim problem

    Tomato John, Mar 10, 2018
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    241
    SKPC
    SKPC
    Mar 12, 2018
  21. mantaray

    Sturmey shifts now.......

    mantaray, Feb 10, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    135
    SKPC
    SKPC
    Mar 9, 2018
  22. twinflight

    Oil filler port on Sturmey-Archer hub

    twinflight, Feb 23, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    145
    bikemonkey
    bikemonkey
    Mar 9, 2018
  23. GenuineRides

    Bent Pedal Fix

    GenuineRides, Jul 13, 2013
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    958
    buickmike
    buickmike
    Mar 8, 2018
  24. lgrinnings

    Old school decal hack

    lgrinnings, Mar 1, 2018
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    382
    hoofhearted
    hoofhearted
    Mar 3, 2018
  25. twinflight

    Rust removal in subzero temps

    twinflight, Jan 25, 2018 ... 2
    Replies:
    24
    Views:
    469
    Trout
    Trout
    Feb 27, 2018
  26. retrobuilder

    Pitted Chrome protectorate?

    retrobuilder, Feb 25, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    85
    retrobuilder
    retrobuilder
    Feb 25, 2018
  27. 3-speeder

    De-gooing a Sturmey Archer 3-speed Hub

    3-speeder, Feb 7, 2018
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    249
    3-speeder
    3-speeder
    Feb 24, 2018
  28. 3-speeder

    Oil for oil port hubs, grease otherwise?

    3-speeder, Jan 6, 2018
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    255
    3-speeder
    3-speeder
    Feb 24, 2018
  29. GiovanniLiCalsi

    TOC Spoon Brake Hub

    GiovanniLiCalsi, Feb 22, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    82
    GiovanniLiCalsi
    GiovanniLiCalsi
    Feb 23, 2018
  30. twinflight

    Busted Fender Brace Repair

    twinflight, Feb 9, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    185
    retrobuilder
    retrobuilder
    Feb 20, 2018
  31. retrobuilder

    Trying a fork paint spray fixture

    retrobuilder, Feb 12, 2018
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    273
    retrobuilder
    retrobuilder
    Feb 18, 2018
  32. rustystone2112

    MOLASSES TEST

    rustystone2112, Aug 3, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    53
    Views:
    2,438
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Feb 12, 2018
  33. retrobuilder

    Tube file truing

    retrobuilder, Feb 8, 2018
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    105
    retrobuilder
    retrobuilder
    Feb 9, 2018
  34. Monark Owner

    Help with my rusty rims!

    Monark Owner, Nov 2, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    1,173
    RustySprockets
    RustySprockets
    Feb 7, 2018
  35. cr250mark

    Early Solid Hard Tire Replacement. - Help

    cr250mark, Jan 27, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    135
    island schwinn
    island schwinn
    Feb 6, 2018
  36. partsguy

    Surviving Huffy Radio Bikes?

    partsguy, Mar 16, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    1,241
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Feb 5, 2018
  37. spoker

    evaporust

    spoker, Jan 14, 2018
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    465
    SJ_BIKER
    SJ_BIKER
    Feb 3, 2018
  38. whizzerbug

    faux cad plating

    whizzerbug, Jan 31, 2018
    Replies:
    0
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    146
    whizzerbug
    whizzerbug
    Jan 31, 2018
  39. twinflight

    What lightbulbs? Roadmaster

    twinflight, Jan 27, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    133
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Jan 30, 2018
  40. the third man

    Troxel seat crash bar

    the third man, Jan 21, 2018
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    153
    the third man
    the third man
    Jan 23, 2018
  41. mtnbikeman

    Model A sprocket removal

    mtnbikeman, Jan 2, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    150
    mtnbikeman
    mtnbikeman
    Jan 22, 2018
  42. the tinker

    5 Minutes With Goof-off

    the tinker, May 23, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    1,667
    markivpedalpusher
    markivpedalpusher
    Jan 22, 2018
  43. TheDXjedi

    Removing powder coating

    TheDXjedi, Mar 28, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    477
    Kickstand3
    Kickstand3
    Jan 19, 2018
  44. BLWNMNY

    Folding bike stand Question

    BLWNMNY, Oct 15, 2017
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    410
    stezell
    stezell
    Jan 12, 2018
  45. gkeep

    Removing crusty spotty rust from thin paint Monark Rocket

    gkeep, Jan 11, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    156
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Jan 11, 2018
  46. AluminumStork

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

    AluminumStork, Jan 9, 2018
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    229
    AluminumStork
    AluminumStork
    Jan 11, 2018
  47. SJ_BIKER

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

    SJ_BIKER, Jan 8, 2018
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    123
    the tinker
    the tinker
    Jan 9, 2018
  48. bikepaulie

    S-W Cadet Speedometer copper spring fixable?

    bikepaulie, Jan 7, 2018
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    84
    bikepaulie
    bikepaulie
    Jan 7, 2018
  49. Siestabikes

    1952 Columbia RX-5 repro. problem

    Siestabikes, Jan 2, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    106
    island schwinn
    island schwinn
    Jan 2, 2018
  50. OldSkipTooth

    Torrington 8 Pedal rehab for the novice.

    OldSkipTooth, Jul 31, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    369
    Kickstand3
    Kickstand3
    Jan 1, 2018
  51. Joecruzer

    i.d. help please,ROLLFAST

    Joecruzer, Jan 1, 2018
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    77
    rollfaster
    rollfaster
    Jan 1, 2018
  52. gasser78

    Klaxon horn fix?

    gasser78, Dec 20, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    269
    bricycle
    bricycle
    Dec 29, 2017
  53. Freqman1

    Cad/Zinc plating

    Freqman1, Jan 3, 2013
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    910
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Dec 28, 2017
  54. jacob9795

    Aging that new plastic lens

    jacob9795, Dec 22, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    222
    SJ_BIKER
    SJ_BIKER
    Dec 28, 2017
  55. fattyre

    Calling All Metallurgists

    fattyre, Apr 5, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    416
    TR6SC
    TR6SC
    Dec 19, 2017
  56. rickyd

    More roadmaster

    rickyd, Dec 18, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    94
    rickyd
    rickyd
    Dec 18, 2017
  57. jchicago

    Chipped/worn away paint questions

    jchicago, Dec 18, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    145
    Andrew Gorman
    Andrew Gorman
    Dec 18, 2017
  58. rickyd

    Headlight help

    rickyd, Dec 17, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    118
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Dec 17, 2017
  59. dhruid

    Wrights leather saddle restoration

    dhruid, Dec 16, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    184
    bikemonkey
    bikemonkey
    Dec 17, 2017
  60. rollfaster

    Aging repop clay red tires

    rollfaster, Dec 16, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    103
    Andrew Gorman
    Andrew Gorman
    Dec 16, 2017
  61. twinflight

    Caught the vintage bug

    twinflight, Dec 10, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    203
    Boris
    Boris
    Dec 10, 2017
  62. Ed Minas

    Tire residue. No one likes tire Residue!

    Ed Minas, Dec 1, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    170
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    Dec 4, 2017
  63. RUDY CONTRATTI

    COOL TIRE INFLATOR

    RUDY CONTRATTI, Nov 22, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    169
    RUDY CONTRATTI
    RUDY CONTRATTI
    Nov 22, 2017
  64. partsguy

    Cutting and forming sheet metal

    partsguy, Nov 9, 2017
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    441
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Nov 17, 2017
  65. sirlombo

    Old paint/chrome repair

    sirlombo, Sep 12, 2012 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    5,307
    Muleman121
    Muleman121
    Nov 17, 2017
  66. New Mexico Brant

    What is the best saddle leather conditioner?

    New Mexico Brant, Oct 6, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    538
    NoControl
    NoControl
    Nov 16, 2017
  67. 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:
    332
    TRUEBLUE1981
    TRUEBLUE1981
    Oct 29, 2017
  68. marching_out

    Schwinn Rear Rack

    marching_out, Oct 23, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    133
    Clark58mx
    Clark58mx
    Oct 29, 2017
  69. Shawn

    Frame Repair (Brazing)

    Shawn, May 8, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    479
    NoControl
    NoControl
    Oct 27, 2017
  70. bikewhorder

    Paint removal with tape.

    bikewhorder, Oct 25, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    294
    jkent
    jkent
    Oct 25, 2017
  71. Obi-Wan Schwinnobi

    backyard fender dent removal

    Obi-Wan Schwinnobi, May 29, 2013 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
    Views:
    5,100
    pedal_junky
    pedal_junky
    Oct 19, 2017
  72. 5760rj

    Silver King Reflector Repair

    5760rj, Sep 30, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    168
    5760rj
    5760rj
    Oct 1, 2017
  73. 5760rj

    Rust Removal on Tin

    5760rj, Sep 30, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    199
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Sep 30, 2017
  74. pedalpower17

    Preserving Cloth Saddles From 40s & 50s

    pedalpower17, Sep 22, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    260
    vincev
    vincev
    Sep 30, 2017
  75. mickeyc

    A new way to straighten fork...

    mickeyc, Sep 15, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    341
    mickeyc
    mickeyc
    Sep 26, 2017
  76. robert bell

    good detail chroming wanted

    robert bell, Sep 23, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    162
    TR6SC
    TR6SC
    Sep 23, 2017
  77. olevince

    Decals on powder coat question

    olevince, Jun 11, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    397
    Velocipedist Co.
    Velocipedist Co.
    Sep 7, 2017
  78. Aussie

    I Need Rims laced in So Cal

    Aussie, Aug 24, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    285
    bairdco
    bairdco
    Aug 24, 2017
  79. bricycle

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

    bricycle, Aug 23, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    199
    catfish
    catfish
    Aug 23, 2017
  80. Andrew Gorman

    Stretching Evaporust

    Andrew Gorman, Aug 12, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    279
    Cowboy in NC
    Cowboy in NC
    Aug 15, 2017
  81. TheDXjedi

    Best Technique To Remove Paint

    TheDXjedi, Aug 31, 2016
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    756
    2jakes
    2jakes
    Aug 12, 2017
  82. Boris

    Seat Upholstery

    Boris, Feb 21, 2016
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    1,138
    Bikeman 86
    Bikeman 86
    Aug 11, 2017
  83. GTs58

    Quick Glo Owner With Jay Leno

    GTs58, Aug 5, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    333
    wrongway
    wrongway
    Aug 9, 2017
  84. MaxGlide

    Screeching Hub

    MaxGlide, Aug 4, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    150
    MaxGlide
    MaxGlide
    Aug 5, 2017
  85. the tinker

    White grips and bleach

    the tinker, Dec 16, 2016
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    557
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Jul 27, 2017
  86. famousDave

    How to best "deep clean" 100 year old paint ?

    famousDave, Jul 26, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    336
    famousDave
    famousDave
    Jul 26, 2017
  87. tracedef

    Steel Wool too light for Chrome?

    tracedef, Jun 16, 2012 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    51
    Views:
    3,006
    Roadkill
    Roadkill
    Jul 25, 2017
  88. Barto

    Evapo Rust Baby!

    Barto, Jun 28, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    768
    Barto
    Barto
    Jul 20, 2017
  89. buickmike

    Silveray gasket

    buickmike, Jun 18, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    159
    Vintage Paintworx
    Vintage Paintworx
    Jul 13, 2017
  90. rustjunkie

    1952 Guaranty Bicycle Supply Catalog

    rustjunkie, Dec 19, 2015 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,326
    barnyguey
    barnyguey
    Jul 10, 2017
  91. Freqman1

    Ride before Restoring

    Freqman1, May 28, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    625
    bobcycles
    bobcycles
    Jul 2, 2017
  92. partsguy

    How To Repair Your Classic Bicycle Tank

    partsguy, Mar 19, 2012
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    3,194
    partsguy
    partsguy
    Jun 23, 2017
  93. Ridin' my Schween

    paint removal

    Ridin' my Schween, Jun 20, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    270
    Ridin' my Schween
    Ridin' my Schween
    Jun 21, 2017
  94. Vintage-Whizzer

    Silver Paint For H-Model Whizzer Fuel Tanks

    Vintage-Whizzer, May 31, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    185
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Jun 19, 2017
  95. kirk thomas

    Delta Silver Ray mounts

    kirk thomas, Jun 10, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    178
    kirk thomas
    kirk thomas
    Jun 10, 2017
  96. bricycle

    "Shipping tip"

    bricycle, Feb 12, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    296
    Phattiremike
    Phattiremike
    Jun 4, 2017
  97. Vintage-Whizzer

    Remove Rust From Paint

    Vintage-Whizzer, Apr 19, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    701
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Vintage-Whizzer
    May 31, 2017
  98. dirt rider

    ultrasonic cleaning

    dirt rider, May 25, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    391
    OhioJones
    OhioJones
    May 31, 2017
  99. KelRod

    Evapo rust for removing rusted parts?

    KelRod, May 27, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    222
    KelRod
    KelRod
    May 28, 2017
  100. olevince

    Help with Bendix hub

    olevince, May 18, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    246
    olevince
    olevince
    May 20, 2017
  101. iswingping

    Delta horn help please

    iswingping, May 18, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    161
    rustystone2112
    rustystone2112
    May 19, 2017
  102. 37fleetwood

    The Hub Thread

    37fleetwood, Feb 10, 2012 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    70
    Views:
    10,360
    dirt rider
    dirt rider
    May 18, 2017
  103. dirt rider

    rusty junk fix

    dirt rider, May 17, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    384
    mfhemi1969
    mfhemi1969
    May 17, 2017
  104. rustjunkie

    1964 Schwinn Dealer Catalog

    rustjunkie, May 11, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    176
    WetDogGraphix
    WetDogGraphix
    May 11, 2017
  105. PeterScherer

    PowderCoating? Good or Bad?

    PeterScherer, Feb 13, 2013
    Replies:
    16
    Views:
    1,176
    Shawn
    Shawn
    May 7, 2017
  106. saladshooter

    Cleaning Bearings

    saladshooter, Dec 7, 2016 ... 2
    Replies:
    30
    Views:
    1,125
    dirt rider
    dirt rider
    May 5, 2017
  107. Vintage-Whizzer

    Whizzer F-Model Tank Restoration

    Vintage-Whizzer, May 1, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    205
    Vintage-Whizzer
    Vintage-Whizzer
    May 5, 2017
  108. partsguy

    Removing rust from paint, exhausting my resources

    partsguy, Apr 30, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    757
    oldwhizzer
    oldwhizzer
    May 4, 2017
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