Rust removal from spokes / rims

[crillmeister]

After a bit advice really on how to remove rust from spokes and rims,or at least a cheap way. I've just purchased a Blue Max and the frame isn't to bad at all just a few small spots of rust but nothing too serious but the spokes are quite rusty almost black on a few of them.



Or are they beyond saving!

[motomagII]

to be honest id get em respoked with new spokes if ya want em looking good they are pretty bad

[crillmeister]

Thought as much, but to be honest will probably use this as a rider so they don't necessarily need to look mint just better than they currently do but with minimum cost!!!

[motomagII]

well to get em better get some wet and dry paper and wd40 and give em rub down they will come up reasonable but it takes ages to do .

[monkian]

I think someone once mentioned using a cork and polish

[rollin72]

I think someone once mentioned using their c0ck and polish

   

[brettypeeps]

Just respoke them it doesn't take long to do then the wheels will look a million dollars and to is alot easier to clean the rims and hubs aswell

[Gary72]

Could try vinegar

[trasher]

take the spindles out ,,and drop the wheels  in some oxalic acid ,,,,job done 


before


after

[stevochb]

Try soaking the spokes in jiff lemmon juice and then give them a rub with a bit of autosol thes turned out ok.

Had sore fingers for a few days though

[ozone]

Just respoke them it doesn't take long to do then the wheels will look a million dollars and to is alot easier to clean the rims and hubs aswell

Remember to remove the freewheel before you remove the spokes from the rear hub as they are really difficult / almost impossible to remove once the wheel has been stripped.  The freewheel would be in the way of the spoke holes when you come to rebuild the wheel. 

 

[oldsnow]

cork & autosol cheap and effective ! 

[trasher]

oxalic acid £4  let that shit do the work and save your fingers 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/500g-Oxalic-Acid-Hull-Deck-GRP-Cleaner-Rust-Remover-/280393110775?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item4148bb54f7

[crillmeister]

oxalic acid £4  let that shit do the work and save your fingers 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/500g-Oxalic-Acid-Hull-Deck-GRP-Cleaner-Rust-Remover-/280393110775?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_BoatEquipment_Accessories_SM&hash=item4148bb54f7

Yeah I probably will do, tried doing one before and its a mega ball ache.

[bobafett]

Personally I use citric acid powder mixed with water - safe, cheap and works perfectly 

You can find it on ebay