Bike Cleaning Question.

[Andy in Germany]

Not maintenance in the strict sense, but...

I'm trying to rescue a wreck: it's a good frame with some broken components. However, I don't seem to be able to shift the dirt. The whole bike has muck like this on the paint:

I've hit this with everything I can find in the company cleaning cupboard including WD40; bike cleaner; hot soapy water; tile cleaner; cleaning alcohol; and a scrubbing sponge. The only thing I haven't tried is bleach, pan scourer, and turps or nitro cellulose. If I can shift it I can probably sell the bike for about 20€ more so it would be worth the effort.

Has anyone else dealt with a similar problem? How did you shift the stuff?

 

[Juan Kog]

Not maintenance in the strict sense, but...

I'm trying to rescue a wreck: it's a good frame with some broken components. However, I don't seem to be able to shift the dirt. The whole bike has muck like this on the paint:

View attachment 673382

I've hit this with everything I can find in the company cleaning cupboard including WD40; bike cleaner; hot soapy water; tile cleaner; cleaning alcohol; and a scrubbing sponge. The only thing I haven't tried is bleach, pan scourer, and turps or nitro cellulose. If I can shift it I can probably sell the bike for about 20€ more so it would be worth the effort.

Has anyone else dealt with a similar problem? How did you shift the stuff?

That’s Patina , you can charge extra for that . ……. Sorry no helpful suggestions.

 

[Joffey]

Engine de-greaser?

 

[PeteXXX]

Detailing clay?

 

[fossyant]

T-Cut !

 

[Andy in Germany]

The good news; I did it:

I figured I had nothing to lose and tried pan scourer.

Bad news: it's a 27,5" wheeled frame, the rear wheel is broken, and I don't have any spares.

 

[MichaelW2]

The good news; I did it:

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I figured I had nothing to lose and tried pan scourer.

Bad news: it's a 27,5" wheeled frame, the rear wheel is broken, and I don't have any spares.

700c up to med tyre may work. You may even get the brake blocks to align.

 

[Cycleops]

As suggested T cut would probably do it but if you don't have any to hand try toothpaste. It's mildly abrasive. If it doesn't work at least it'll be minty fresh.

 

[Ian H]

700c up to med tyre may work. You may even get the brake blocks to align.

27.5 is 700C. Just a marketing term for a wider rim (& historically, 'C' designated a wide rim and a bigger tyre, hence 700C sometimes being referred to as 28").

 

[Spiderweb]

As above, T Cut is great for this kind of thing.

 

[MichaelW2]

27.5 is 700C. Just a marketing term for a wider rim (& historically, 'C' designated a wide rim and a bigger tyre, hence 700C sometimes being referred to as 28").

27.5 is 650B, the old French utility/touring wheel usually shod with 1.5" tyre. It had a boutique revival in the US touring community then was taken up by the MTB industry as their " small" wheel when the 29" ( which IS 700c) proved too big for some riders after abandoning the perfectly good 26" MTB size.

 

[Ian H]

27.5 is 650B, the old French utility/touring wheel usually shod with 1.5" tyre. It had a boutique revival in the US touring community then was taken up by the MTB industry as their " small" wheel when the 29" ( which IS 700c) proved too big for some riders after abandoning the perfectly good 26" MTB size.

Sorry, you're right. I was confusing that marketing term with 29er. Must concentrate.

 

[figbat]

Looks like it has already had too wide a tyre in it. What is the hub spacing?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I figured I had nothing to lose and tried pan scourer.

I was going to suggest that, plus cream cleanser (Jif or similar).
I had great results on a white bike.