'45 Dx

[Boris]

Believe me, in the past, I eyeballed that bottle of floor finish that lives on the same shelf as the Old English, but played it safe with the Old English as it's the closest thing that I had to Pledge, which was suggested on this site. What I do like about Old English is that it's an oil. But perhaps it's time to experiment a bit, eh? That "Leveling Surfactant" sounds intriguing.

 

[vincev]

I've still got about 1/3 of a bottle left that's probably as old as yours, but thanks for the offer. Besides I'd hate to have you run out.

Old English....HMMMMM..... Is this why you started a thread about Paul McCartney ?? He was also forgotten and old English .

 

[Maurice]

McGuiars Liquid Car Wax. That didn't give me the gloss I was trying to achieve. So I tried two coats of Turtle Wax "paste" wax. Still not happy. I'll keep trying until I get there with possibly some other product. Maybe Patric @hoofhearted could weigh in on if he was being serious when he suggested Pledge furniture polish years ago. I took him to be serious.

Great bike! Another quick suggestion, what I've done once, after cleaning the frame spray a quality rattle can clear coat. Was very happy with results. Good luck with your project!

 

[Porkchop & Applesauce]

Good morning Caber’s!
Here’s a before and after photos of that 45 with the pinned kickstand. @jesus did this bike and used the boiled linseed oil. Still has a little ways to go but HOLY SMOKES….BEAUTIFUL!!

 

[Boris]

Old English....HMMMMM..... Is this why you started a thread about Paul McCartney ?? He was also forgotten and old English .

I started that thread in the Lounge because it made me feel good, and thought it might make some other folks feel good too.

 

[vincev]

I started that thread in the Lounge because it made me feel good, and thought it might make some other folks feel good too.

By making them feel old or wasting 23 minutes of their life ??

 

[razinhellcustomz]

Got this bike all torn apart now. Started with the wheels yesterday, and amazingly, all double butted spokes were removed without too much effort. I soaked 'em in a citric acid bath and all are salvageable. Another soaking today and I'll call it good. But I did lose the cad plating. Haven't decided if I'll clear coat or linseed oil to preserve bare metal. Still experimenting with best way to clean this bike. Not seeing miraculous results on the few test areas with my traditional methods. Think this might be a tough one. Any suggestions besides WD40 and 0000 steel wool on the white in particular?

Edit: Going to go with linseed oil for lubrication on the spokes rather than sealing in potential rust with clear coat.

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Hey Boris, I like to use Marvel's Mystery oil on the patina as it preserves the look and gives a low Lustre shine. Good luck with your Dx project. RideOn..

 

[Boris]

With regard to "It's only original once", I'd like to get some of your thoughts on drilling out original fender rivets. Although cleanup could be done while braces were still in place, it sure would simplify things if the braces were removed. I do have replacement screw on rivets that I could age.

 

[Porkchop & Applesauce]

With regard to "It's only original once", I'd like to get some of your thoughts on drilling out original fender rivets. Although cleanup could be done while braces were still in place, it sure would simplify things if the braces were removed. I do have replacement screw on rivets that I could age.

With that bike….leave them in! That’s a piece of Schwinn history

 

[vincev]

Dont be lazy,leave em on.