MarkKBike
Finally riding a big boys bike
I also love linseed oil. and have used it on wood / metal / and leather. One downside, is it might not be well suited for humid climates as It can encourage mold growth.
Vaseline I believe is basically mineral oil and paraffin wax. It would not be great to use on painted or glued services that it will penetrate into and it will loosen the adhesive. I have used it on wood but some people do not even recommend that, (I do not have a problem myself using it on unfinished wood, but would not use in on anything that is laminated as it will eventually cause issues with the glue). I have experienced no issues using it on bare metal, and then polishing it off particularity with Iron.
On painted bike frames, after they are cleaned up I wipe them down with lemon pledge and a old t-shirt after every ride. (In the summer time I hose them off first and hang them up on a cloths line to dry, in winter that extra step is not always possible). I have frames that were purchased new in the 90's, that still look fantastic today.
I posted this photo on Sunday in another forum here, after cleaning up the pick in the middle Vaseline was used on the iron and polished off. I also used it on the wood wedge as a lubricant that was inserted and driven down the center of the shaft, as it will be absorbed and cause expansion where it is needed.
Vaseline does have practical uses, one success story is my picnic table that came with the house nearly 10 years ago. It has got a few applications from Vaseline over the years, (Not every Year) and still survives un-rotted to this day.
I also once read a story of a guy who has a vintage sea worthy sailboat who swears by it. and said he applies it once a year to his decks and mast. (The jury is out. just as many people if not more hate it for some reason or other, than like it).
While researching the subject myself I have run across all sorts of weird claims that I do not find viable. One such claim is it will ruin and rust you knives. Its not going to rust anything.
Vaseline I believe is basically mineral oil and paraffin wax. It would not be great to use on painted or glued services that it will penetrate into and it will loosen the adhesive. I have used it on wood but some people do not even recommend that, (I do not have a problem myself using it on unfinished wood, but would not use in on anything that is laminated as it will eventually cause issues with the glue). I have experienced no issues using it on bare metal, and then polishing it off particularity with Iron.
On painted bike frames, after they are cleaned up I wipe them down with lemon pledge and a old t-shirt after every ride. (In the summer time I hose them off first and hang them up on a cloths line to dry, in winter that extra step is not always possible). I have frames that were purchased new in the 90's, that still look fantastic today.
I posted this photo on Sunday in another forum here, after cleaning up the pick in the middle Vaseline was used on the iron and polished off. I also used it on the wood wedge as a lubricant that was inserted and driven down the center of the shaft, as it will be absorbed and cause expansion where it is needed.
Vaseline does have practical uses, one success story is my picnic table that came with the house nearly 10 years ago. It has got a few applications from Vaseline over the years, (Not every Year) and still survives un-rotted to this day.
I also once read a story of a guy who has a vintage sea worthy sailboat who swears by it. and said he applies it once a year to his decks and mast. (The jury is out. just as many people if not more hate it for some reason or other, than like it).
While researching the subject myself I have run across all sorts of weird claims that I do not find viable. One such claim is it will ruin and rust you knives. Its not going to rust anything.
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