My new city bike. Old French bike from 30’s. It was really rotten when I got it. Frame is cleaned and clear coated.
All rusty parts are cleaned with acid. Wheels, saddle, seatpost, grips, cables, chain, pedals and freewheel is new rest is original.
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August 17th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
What knd of acid do you use for clening the rusty frame? I really feel happy about people knowing that rust looks better than a cheply paintjob!
August 17th, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Hey, on the frame I didn’t use acid. I cleaned it with smooth sandpaper, metal wool, hard brush and soap. I used Phosphoric acid for cranks, rear rack, fender supports, bell, handlebar, levers. etc. Thanks! I really like this “paint job” as well, I think it goes nicely with rest of the bike. Also because bike is now in everyday use, its better like this than with fresh nice paint job.