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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Mikku on July 07, 2019, 01:42 PM

Title: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Mikku on July 07, 2019, 01:42 PM
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:
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: HUTCHMAN on July 07, 2019, 02:19 PM
You know my resolve... my trusty copper wire brush !!!!   :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Ady on July 07, 2019, 02:32 PM
If removing spokes could do this..

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,178383.0.html
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: CustardLips on July 07, 2019, 03:54 PM
Wire wool.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Ady on July 07, 2019, 04:49 PM
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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Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Ady on July 07, 2019, 05:04 PM
This wool was great , made the spokes look much better.
Before ..

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After
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Mikku on July 07, 2019, 10:52 PM
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:
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Mikku on August 25, 2019, 02:06 PM
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:
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Ady on August 25, 2019, 04:44 PM
As your aware very fiddly but looking great now  fistblump
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Taipan on August 26, 2019, 12:16 AM
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  ;)
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Mikku on August 26, 2019, 12:25 AM
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:
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: bobbbbsy on October 28, 2019, 01:30 AM
Is there only 4 of us left who actually post anymore ?
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Ady on October 28, 2019, 10:18 AM
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  ::)
Title: Re: Rusty Spokes
Post by: Mikku on October 28, 2019, 12:45 PM
Keep the faith my BMX brothers, keep the faith! :radbmxsmilie:
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