So who prefers to "Preserve the Crust"?

[fordmike65]

Girls like rust too

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Yes they do. All these are pretty much untouched except for a full service and new tires/tubes.

 

[SteveF]

I love to clean them up and see how much shine I can get on an original bike but I'm really torn on this one. It's a little rougher than I thought it would be. I can tell there is definitely some chrome loss. I've had great results with the citric acid but I'm not sure about this one. Opinions and thoughts are welcome. I'm having a slight bit of buyer's remorse at the moment. Encouragement is also welcome.

 

[mrg]

One of many Krusteaz, M & S built Four Star AIRCYCLE!

 

[John G04]

Well I guess i’m stuck with this one for awhile. When on a short ride to the selling spot, guy ended up not wanting to pay more than $200 for it so I rode it back home! Turns out it’s a great rider and I don’t have to worry about scratching the paint

 

[fordmike65]

Well I guess i’m stuck with this one for awhile. When on a short ride to the selling spot, guy ended up not wanting to pay more than $200 for it so I rode it back home! Turns out it’s a great rider and I don’t have to worry about scratching the paintView attachment 1142050
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That has a great look to it. I bet it'll sell once the weather warms up!

 

[TheWindrider]

I prefer to clean the grease, mud and dust from the frame, mostly. A blend of clean and patina. If there is a rusty frame, it’s beyond help, just leave it.

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After:

 

[TheWindrider]

Well I guess i’m stuck with this one for awhile. When on a short ride to the selling spot, guy ended up not wanting to pay more than $200 for it so I rode it back home! Turns out it’s a great rider and I don’t have to worry about scratching the paintView attachment 1142050
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To each his own. I would have paid 200.00 or a bit more and rode it home with a grin. Guy must have been a flipper.

 

[tripple3]

I rode it back home! Turns out it’s a great rider and I don’t have to worry about scratching the paint

That is a great bike; Fast back Hawthorne, in original paint.
Here that bike would sell anytime of the year for $400 at our monthly cycle swap; on CL it would be listed for $500:eek:
I think you should keep it and ride it more.
Here's a $200 bike

 

[cyclonecoaster.com]

Ridden not Hidden ... Grease & go ...

 

[piercer_99]

Krusty.

to be fair, I did clean it up a bit.