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TC I usually use a 3 ring 1m paddling pool. it's needs to be distorted slightly to get a frame to fit but that also helps in reducing the volume of fluid needed to cover the frame.tubs full of water placed in and around the frame will also help reduce the volume needed and therefore the citric acid is needed.Regarding the lifting mentioned above, the chrome HAS to be already lifting in order for the water to get underneath it!citric acid will not penetrate secure chrome! There are a ton of thread on here with successful results and I personally have had fabulous results on numerous occasions.contrary to duff info you may read on the net aluminium foil WILL remove rust BUT the chrome and rust particles becomes lodged in the foil turning it into a harsh abrasive. it's great on axles, spokes etc but WILL DEFINITELY scratch your chrome. As with anything, do your research. The Tech and resto pages on this site are some of the best out there and a wealth of information Citric acid or oxalic acid will only remove rust! if the rust is the only thing holding your bike together it will not magically rechrome you bike for you. We must also remember that not all chrome is equal. some is laid down over copper then nickle, other stuff is just laid down as cheaply as possible. As with most things prep and the environment is key!All things to bear in mind when dealing with chrome This is my how to thread :daumenhochhttp://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,178383.0.html
There you go grimweld... tin foil = duff information.
Quote from: CustardLips on December 07, 2018, 09:09 AMThere you go grimweld... tin foil = duff information. Did I not just ask you to tone it down?
Quote from: Griswold on December 07, 2018, 10:26 AMQuote from: CustardLips on December 07, 2018, 09:09 AMThere you go grimweld... tin foil = duff information. Did I not just ask you to tone it down?You're obviously the font of all bmx knowledge so I'll step aside and leave you to it mate. In fact tbh... makes me wonder how this site has functioned without your superior knowledge all these years.
Citric acid does not lift chrome.The frame in question had issues with the chrome (that's why the owner tried to recover it).Citric acid, and other weak organic acids, is harmless. Yes the word 'acid' sounds scarey but it in this case it is weak lemon juice.Citric acid is the primarly cleaning agent in most eco-friendly cleaners.
Quote from: Avro on December 07, 2018, 11:18 AMCitric acid does not lift chrome.The frame in question had issues with the chrome (that's why the owner tried to recover it).Citric acid, and other weak organic acids, is harmless. Yes the word 'acid' sounds scarey but it in this case it is weak lemon juice.Citric acid is the primarly cleaning agent in most eco-friendly cleaners.So it doesn't lift the chrome. But if it does, which is impossible, there were already issues and that is what caused it. Think I've got it now.