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05/8/2016 at 1:44pm
Location: Dartford Kent Outfit: VW T6 conversion
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On my rusty old bike handlebars, I used Jenolite, available from a well-known motoring store, with scotchbrite or wire wool. Basically, it's phosphoric acid, and chemically removes the iron oxide. Used to get quite a lot of surface rust off, leaving slightly pitted chrome, and ready for Simoniz chrome polish.
Wash off residue with plain water, dry, and apply metal paint such as Hammerite in the finish of your choice if the shine is too far gone.
Just a thought, if its 18mm round rails, you could use silver radiator snaps,lightly glued in place, to improve appearance.
UPDATE: Jenolite video here - but also noticed other videos suggesting vinegar or Coca Cola. The latter also contains phosphoric acid!
Post last edited on 05/08/2016 13:48:17
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