Pedal restoration...?

[guzziworksman]

I'm cleaning up a Yamaguchi Gold bike...and wondering what I can do with the pedals. Is there a solution I can soak these in to rehydrate them? No idea what the original color was - there's little to zero info available. If rehydrating isn't an option (and I think not) - can anyone point me to a source for making my own rubber inserts? It looks as though the pedals will disassemble easily. Thanks.

 

[Gordon]

If they were mine I would go to the hardware store and buy a can of black Plasti-Dip. Get a small brush and give the blocks a couple coats.

 

[guzziworksman]

Pretty good idea, Thanks!

 

[1817cent]

I have used that liquid rubber stuff they advertize on TV. Get the can and a brush and give them a coat or two. Works well for me.

 

[Dogtown]

I have had great luck with WD 40 and Meguiars Rubber Vinyl cleaner. I wash first with scouring pads. Soak in a small amount of wd40 in a closed container for about 24 hours remove scrub again and do the same thing with the Meguiars. I have polisher for the chrome/metal. Hope this helps.

 

[Dogtown]

I have had great luck with WD 40 and Meguiars Rubber Vinyl cleaner. I wash first with scouring pads. Soak in a small amount of wd40 in a closed container for about 24 hours remove scrub again and do the same thing with the Meguiars. I have polisher for the chrome/metal. Hope this helps.





I don’t drown them just enough band I shake them from time to time.


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[Rivnut]

I'd find some heavy black rubber matting, like used on the floor in the weight room, and make some new ones.

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

Pedal Rubbers — Bicycle Pedal Rubbers and Grips etc.

Contact: [email protected]

www.bicyclepedalrubbers.com

 

[tim elder]

Ditto on: http://www.bicyclepedalrubbers.com

 

[guzziworksman]

Mmmmm...went to that site. Great products! But - none that would fit mine.