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‘40 Motorbike (crusty)

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What is kroil, and how did you get the color back like that? Love the bike... Dave
 
Great score!
What do you use for cleaning/soaking?
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What is kroil, and how did you get the color back like that? Love the bike... Dave

It’s a cleaning solvent. I use it on rusty parts before I break the bike down...let it sit overnight. Here is a pic...
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So far on the frame, I used WD40 with 0000 steel wool. I use a cr@p ton of WD40 and rub softly to avoid scratches. I am very careful around the pins as they can disappear in a hurry. This bike took 3 passes. Then wash with dawn soap and water. Next steps will be a light polishing compound and then seal it with a carnauba wax. Lot of steps on this bike but when the paint comes out as strong as this bike it’s all the motivation you need.


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Great score!
What do you use for cleaning/soaking?
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See my reply to David Amsbury for cleaning steps.

Rusty parts I soak in evaporust...works incredibly well. For greasy parts (bearings etc.) I’ll soak in a 50/50 mix of water and simple green. I’ll even throw the chain in there too...anything with caked on grease goes in this mix. Let it sit overnight and check on it. If clean then rinse in water and let it dry. Done.


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Made some time for the Motorbike tonight...was curious what a brass brush in a makita would do on rust...
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It did pretty awesome!
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Then hit the rack top with WD40 and steel wool...did some straightening too... before...
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After...yummy!
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Then hit the forks...yes, they are bent. I will address that later but the paint sure is strong!
Before
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After...delicious!
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Made some time for the Motorbike tonight...was curious what a brass brush in a makita would do on rust...View attachment 897713

It did pretty awesome!
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Then hit the rack top with WD40 and steel wool...did some straightening too... before...
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After...yummy!
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Then hit the forks...yes, they are bent. I will address that later but the paint sure is strong!
Before
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After...delicious!
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Beautiful !


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Moving this bike along a little further tonight...from complete rust and pretty much frozen...sprung free from its rusty cage is a diamond chain once more...
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Next up...bent forks.
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Fork, Meet Little Brute...
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Now that’s the ticket!
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G2G baby!
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This showed up today...Hudson badged I think. Rough but the paint will come back nicely based on a few test spots. Chrome is pretty far gone. Shippers flattened the rear fender but reflector survived. I’ll need some pedals and seat post...will make everything else work. Hope to move this into the project forum before too long. A gentle clean up and repack will be in store. Love love love these ‘40-41 straightbar tanks. Just plain bitchen!

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Awesome. Bike let me know if you sell it


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