Cleaning and restoring paint

[Dc76]

This is my next project . Any ideas to bring this original paint back to life. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated . Thanks

 

[Freqman1]

Do some searches in the resto section--all kinds of ideas. V/r Shawn

 

[juvela]

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@HARPO

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[Boris]

Start by wiping it down with a soft rag and some WD40, next get rid of those tires, then do as Freqman1 suggested.

 

[Kato]

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This is my next project . Any ideas to bring this original paint back to life. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated . Thanks

Great looking Rollfast !!!!
All that needs is a wake up treatment using WD40 and various steel wool........probably only need 000 and 0000
Do some Searching here on The CABE and you'll find lots of posts regarding it.
Read up - take your time............and you'll be amazed how well that bike will turn out

 

[vincev]

A good cleaning is needed.I would take the bike apart and work on cleaning all the pieces to be the best they can look.Its much easier to clean pieces and polish than to try to clean it fully assembled

 

[HARPO]

@juvela When I've had bikes in this condition, I usually follow these steps after a wipe down to remove all the dirt:

For the Paint
1.) Rubbing Compound, applied gently, to remove harsh built in dirt
2.) Polishing Compound, possibly used a few times to remove any residual dirt
3.) Polish, to bring out a nice shine (maybe twice)
4.) Carnuba Wax to keep everything protected and feeling smooth!

For the Chrome
1.) Brass brush (looks like a tooth brush) after wiping the area with WD-40 for very rusty areaa
2.) WD-40 applied with 0000 steel wool
3.) Chrome or Metal Polish (I use Noxon)
4.) Carnuba Wax to keep everything protected and feeling smooth!

I'm sure a lot of guys (and girls) use other methods, but these are mine and for me work great. Apply each product carefully, especially around or on decals and pin striping. Try not to get to crazy at once. You can always repeat steps.

You can look at some of the bikes I've done to see the results. Some looked like basket cases and In was able to do a nice job on them.

 

[HARPO]

Here's an example. Only thing I replaced were the grips because they weren't Schwinn.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

I'm a big fan of Evaporust for the chrome parts. Amazon has a good price on it.

 

[Dc76]

Here's an example. Only thing I replaced were the grips because they weren't Schwinn.

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Wow that looks amazing