Syd
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Post by Syd on Jan 2, 2013 12:35:05 GMT -5
Apart from getting screws, bolts and nuts etc replated, is there a solution that you can use to clean zinc plated fasteners to bring back their natural shine and finish?
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Post by zambia on Jan 2, 2013 13:46:01 GMT -5
Anything harsher than toothpaste and a good brush, will basically remove plating to the point where rust will start. If your stuff is in good shape but just a little dull - then try a $10 disposable electric toothbrush and "whitening" toothpaste such as Arm&Hammer.
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Post by Curtis on Jan 2, 2013 14:46:48 GMT -5
Exactly what Ian said. I have had good luck with.that before
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Post by JA-Moo on Jan 2, 2013 17:49:39 GMT -5
The zinc plating is actually a sacrificial coating. It corrodes, but slowly. If it's looking crappy, then it's probably mostly gone anyway.
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paul
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Post by paul on Jan 3, 2013 0:18:20 GMT -5
remove the hardware from the bike and then soak them in evaporust
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Post by Curtis on Jan 3, 2013 11:29:30 GMT -5
Or one better. Remove the hardware and upgrade to stainless
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Post by Jim on Jan 3, 2013 11:49:44 GMT -5
Funny Curtis, I was thinking that yesterday, but didn't want to offend the restoration crowd. ;D
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Post by Walms on Jan 3, 2013 12:00:58 GMT -5
No worries from the rat bike crowd.... ;D
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Post by givr on Jan 3, 2013 13:41:40 GMT -5
+1. Or new oil soaked non stainless for half of the cost of stainless and let it rust out in 3 or 4 years, or a few months if you ride in the salt and snow like I do.  |
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Post by Walms on Jan 3, 2013 13:47:54 GMT -5
+1. Or new oil soaked non stainless for half of the cost of stainless and let it rust out in 3 or 4 years, or a few months if you ride in the salt and snow like I do. No chance of any rusting with the amount of splooge on your bike!!! ;D |
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Post by rz350ypvs on Jan 3, 2013 15:18:33 GMT -5
Or one better. Remove the hardware and upgrade to stainless This is what I do. On hex bolts, I sand off the markings on the top and then "polish" them. |
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Post by bake on Jan 14, 2013 23:06:09 GMT -5
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Post by sooperarthur on Jan 14, 2013 23:27:13 GMT -5
Or one better. Remove the hardware and upgrade to stainless This is what I do. On hex bolts, I sand off the markings on the top and then "polish" them. +1 ! |
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Syd
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Post by Syd on Apr 12, 2013 16:24:28 GMT -5
Got some evaporust and this does a nice job..
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