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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: crillmeister on January 16, 2011, 09:38 AM

Title: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: crillmeister on January 16, 2011, 09:38 AM

After a bit advice really on how to remove rust from spokes and rims,or at least a cheap way. I've just purchased a Blue Max and the frame isn't to bad at all just a few small spots of rust but nothing too serious but the spokes are quite rusty almost black on a few of them.

(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee407/crillmeister/DSC01574.jpg)

Or are they beyond saving!

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: motomagII on January 16, 2011, 09:48 AM

to be honest id get em respoked with new spokes if ya want em looking good they are pretty bad

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: crillmeister on January 16, 2011, 10:07 AM

Thought as much, but to be honest will probably use this as a rider so they don't necessarily need to look mint just better than they currently do but with minimum cost!!!

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: motomagII on January 16, 2011, 10:13 AM

well to get em better get some wet and dry paper and wd40 and give em rub down they will come up reasonable but it takes ages to do .

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: monkian on January 16, 2011, 10:18 AM

I think someone once mentioned using a cork and polish ???

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: rollin72 on January 16, 2011, 01:11 PM

Quote from: monkian on January 16, 2011, 10:18 AM

I think someone once mentioned using their c0ck and polish ???

???    >:D

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: brettypeeps on January 16, 2011, 01:18 PM

Just respoke them it doesn't take long to do then the wheels will look a million dollars and to is alot easier to clean the rims and hubs aswell :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: Gary72 on January 16, 2011, 02:12 PM

Could try vinegar :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: trasher on January 16, 2011, 02:32 PM

take the spindles out ,,and drop the wheels  in some oxalic acid ,,,,job done  :daumenhoch:


before
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/IMG_1655.jpg)

after
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v716/glenbett/IMG_1676.jpg)

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: stevochb on January 16, 2011, 08:45 PM

Try soaking the spokes in jiff lemmon juice and then give them a rub with a bit of autosol :daumenhoch: thes turned out ok.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/vv191/stevochb/SDC11305.jpg)
Had sore fingers for a few days though :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: ozone on January 17, 2011, 02:21 PM

Quote from: brettypeeps on January 16, 2011, 01:18 PM

Just respoke them it doesn't take long to do then the wheels will look a million dollars and to is alot easier to clean the rims and hubs aswell :daumenhoch:

Remember to remove the freewheel before you remove the spokes from the rear hub as they are really difficult / almost impossible to remove once the wheel has been stripped.  The freewheel would be in the way of the spoke holes when you come to rebuild the wheel.  :daumenhoch:

 

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: oldsnow on January 17, 2011, 07:05 PM

cork & autosol cheap and effective !  :angel:

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: trasher on January 17, 2011, 08:45 PM

oxalic acid £4  let that shit do the work and save your fingers  :daumenhoch:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/500g-Oxalic-Acid-Hull-Deck-GRP-Cleaner-Rust-Remover-/280393110775?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item4148bb54f7

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: crillmeister on January 17, 2011, 09:21 PM

Quote from: the gay pensioner on January 17, 2011, 08:45 PM

oxalic acid £4  let that shit do the work and save your fingers  :daumenhoch:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/500g-Oxalic-Acid-Hull-Deck-GRP-Cleaner-Rust-Remover-/280393110775?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item4148bb54f7

Yeah I probably will do, tried doing one before and its a mega ball ache.

Title: Re: Rust removal from spokes / rims
Post by: bobafett on January 18, 2011, 10:45 PM

Personally I use citric acid powder mixed with water - safe, cheap and works perfectly  :daumenhoch:

You can find it on ebay  ;)