My dad passed away and I now have his old Schwinn bike (D-12?)

[ozzie]

My condolences on your father’s passing. Give that beautiful bike a service and ride it in your dad’s memory.

 

[bricycle]

Steve, sorry about your Dad's passing. Enjoy the bike.

 

[Nashman]

Welcome to the CABE, condolences for your Dad, and that's a great memory to enjoy for many years and keep in the family! Lots of good advice here. Keep us posted on the cleanup!

 

[Goldenrod]

Get yourself some polishing compound and a real good wax you will be amazed how good that bike will look.

We found that Mothers (or like Mothers) metal polish is less aggressive on the paint but stay away from the pin striping. It has polish built in. Good luck. Great family story and the start of a useful heirloom.

 

[Cubfn]

I know I’m opening up a can of worms here but any recommendations for cleaning products for the bike? Polish, wax,etc?

 

[Freqman1]

I know I’m opening up a can of worms here but any recommendations for cleaning products for the bike? Polish, wax,etc?

Browse the "Bicycle Restoration Tips" forum and you should have a good idea of how to proceed. V/r Shawn

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

I know I’m opening up a can of worms here but any recommendations for cleaning products for the bike? Polish, wax,etc?

Just be sure not to rush it slow and easy. You can always take it further but you can never get it back once it is gone.

 

[Cubfn]

Browse the "Bicycle Restoration Tips" forum and you should have a good idea of how to proceed. V/r Shawn

Thank you!