Morpheuz Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Anyone ever been doing something, and needed to nip somewhere fast or do something fast and the tools available for them wasn't there? I was thinking earlier about toothpaste, and its use as a chrome polish. Has anyone else got any uses for random everyday stuff, that comes in real handy in the workshop or on the move? Anything at all, substitutes for bike care items would be great. 1. Toothpaste - Chrome/Metal Polish 2. Tampon/Screw Driver - Gets at oil in hard to reach places 3. Vinegar/Soda Crystals/Lemon Juice - Eats off rust, ready to paint! 4. Aluminium Foil/Coke - Removes rust/marks and polishes chrome. 5. WW2 issue P-38 Can Opener or Dough - Dont even think about touching your bike until your fingernails are clean. 6. A heated shed, comfy seat, and a cooler for beer - Then you can live in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Tampon on a screwdriver, great for getting right in to them hard to reach places and mopping up oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 American WW2 issue P-38 can opener. ANY veteran will tell you these things are amazing! If ever there was a precursor to the Swiss army knife, this is it. The British Army issued a larger version, which I also have lying around. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-38_can_opener http://survivaltek.com/?p=2069 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 American WW2 issue P-38 can opener. Believe it or not, but I have got one of these and use it nearly on a weekly basis. It is stamped with the goverment "arrow" dated 1970. I aquired it when serving on the "Ark Royal" in the stores "Jack Dusty" branch . They were supposed to be issued to the Bootnecks for their ration packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 To clean up pitted dirty chrome , Don"t use steel wool, try alufoil [ roasting] with a little water, cleans & anti-oxidises, , no scratches,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 20, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 20, 2012 Believe it or not, but I have got one of these and use it nearly on a weekly basis. It is stamped with the goverment "arrow" dated 1970. I aquired it when serving on the "Ark Royal" in the stores "Jack Dusty" branch . They were supposed to be issued to the Bootnecks for their ration packs. I got 3, we use them at scouts still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtlc3 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I use pickaling viniger to clean dirty rusty bike parts, for light rust I leave it in there 1-2 days. For heavy rust it takes a while like more like 2-4 days, also for better results iv put malasis in the mix, iv also used soda crystals, but add the crystals slowly as it foams a little when you first put the crystals in, it takes a while to clean but it's cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheuz Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 What would the can opener be used for other than opening cans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 21, 2012 Moderator Share Posted January 21, 2012 coke and foil is good for cleaning rust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 What would the can opener be used for other than opening cans? This particular one is good for cleaning the dirt from under your fingernails, Also, which is good for cleaning under your fingernails is kneeding dough prior to breadmaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 A warm shed,,,, a seat,,,,,a mini fridge for beers........... These are very important so that youre relaxed while you think of what's to be done next OR as you plan ahead to the end result I wish i had these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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