Hedley Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hi all, so yes rust. I got under(ish) my bike and its not pretty, there's a lot of corrosion to the frame and the paint is long gone. How do I determine if something needs proper assistance? and best rust removal tips please. thanks hedley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Wire brush, scotch brite and plenty of wd40 work for me. I'd suggest getting some acf50 for the affected areas to protect them afterwards Sent from my E6553 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 As above or I use a grinder and a gert big wire wheel, wear goggles and you should be fine, for the awkward places finnerz way for that. Only thing I would say is paint it as soon as you finish and have wiped it down to remove the dust, just a light coat of primer to keep the rust at bay till you decide on your final finish. As for really bad rust under your bike same thing, don't be afraid to grind down to the metal even if it means you find holes in the frame, they can be fixed with a decent welder. My old XJ had a frame crack right by the footrest/gearchange got it welded and only cost £20 inc time and parts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedley Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Cheers for the advice, looks like I'm getting grubby over the bank holiday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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