Sunday, December 20, 2009

Can you Power Wash rust off a bike?

If you cant can you tell me how i can remove rust from pegs, chains, and the little bars the pedals are on. (what are they)Can you Power Wash rust off a bike?
You shouldn't power wash (pressure wash) bikes in general. It will force water into the bearings.Can you Power Wash rust off a bike?
No - Power Washing will make the rust worse.


use oil and a rough cloth and this will minimise the rust.


If its really bad you may have to use sandpaper or emery paper (a fine grit paper that is more gentle)


Keith
The most effective method I have tried for surface rust on a bike is an SOS pad.
clr - (calcium lime rust remover) - and steel wool.

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