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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Mikku on July 07, 2019, 01:42 PM
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It's probably been asked a million times before, but what do people use when wanting to save and clean up rusty spokes? Bitd I used to use a brillo pad but just wondering if things have moved on in the last 35 years!
The reason for asking is shown in the pics below. :daumenhoch:
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You know my resolve... my trusty copper wire brush !!!! :daumenhoch:
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If removing spokes could do this..
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,178383.0.html
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Wire wool. :daumenhoch:
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Had the same on my Rebel .
Used this stuff with water and 1000 grit wet and dry with great results.
Then mothers to finish off..
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This wool was great , made the spokes look much better.
Before ..
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After
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Thanks guys! Will see what I can pick up over here then give 'em a good going over! Pics to follow in due course! :daumenhoch:
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My race was cancelled today so for the first time in some 35 years, I sat down and cleaned up my spokes with some wire wool and elbow grease, followed by a bit of Peek's! I dare say I could have spent longer and got some better results, but am nonetheless pleased that they still look survivor but with more of a weathered rather than rusty finish! :daumenhoch:
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As your aware very fiddly but looking great now fistblump
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A little time and effort goes a long way :daumenhoch: plus the feeling of bringing parts back to life beats a nos part hands down me thinks ;)
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plus the feeling of bringing parts back to life beats a nos part hands down me thinks ;)
This ^^^ exactly! These are only a rider set but it was well worth the effort! :daumenhoch:
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Is there only 4 of us left who actually post anymore ?
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Is there only 4 of us left who actually post anymore ?
Been like this for sometime mate..
Us oldies don’t do fookbook on there it’s Rad ::)
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Keep the faith my BMX brothers, keep the faith! :radbmxsmilie: