So perhaps a bit off-topic but I am trying to get this fork to somewhat match the level of rust on the rest of my bike. (Not preserving the crust but creating the crust)
It turns out that 85 years of rusting is hard to duplicate in a day.
The day before yesterday was spent stripping the paint. I left a bit on there as it was dark and would add character.
Yesterday was spent spraying with a mix of hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, and salt. Then letting it dry/cook in the sun a bit then reapplying. After a full day of this I "painted" it with grease....this was a bad move. You can't leave it on because it'll just get grease on your hands and clothes when you touch it.
So today I wiped off the grease and lots of the rust buildup came with it. It's closer to what I am going for but definitely not there yet.
I washed the grease off with dishsoap and am going for round 2 with the solution. This time instead of wiping it down afterwards I will just spray with some WD-40 and let it dry and see how that goes.
Any suggestions are welcomed.
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