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Offline Mikku

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Rusty Spokes
« 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:
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2019, 02:19 PM »
You know my resolve... my trusty copper wire brush !!!!   :daumenhoch:

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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2019, 02:32 PM »
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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2019, 03:54 PM »
Wire wool.  :daumenhoch:
"Every year is getting shorter, never seem to find the time"

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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #4 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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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2019, 05:04 PM »
This wool was great , made the spokes look much better.
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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #6 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:
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
Ok riders, random start. Riders ready, watch the gate old gaijin make a fool of himself! :D

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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #7 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:
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
Ok riders, random start. Riders ready, watch the gate old gaijin make a fool of himself! :D

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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2019, 04:44 PM »
As your aware very fiddly but looking great now  fistblump
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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #9 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  ;)

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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #10 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:
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
Ok riders, random start. Riders ready, watch the gate old gaijin make a fool of himself! :D

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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2019, 01:30 AM »
Is there only 4 of us left who actually post anymore ?

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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #12 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  ::)
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Re: Rusty Spokes
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2019, 12:45 PM »
Keep the faith my BMX brothers, keep the faith! :radbmxsmilie:
From Dorset to Japan:- http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,182215.0.html
Ok riders, random start. Riders ready, watch the gate old gaijin make a fool of himself! :D

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