How to treat a badly scratched frame.

[Javelin301]

I've just bought a nice Orbit bike. All works well but the frame is extensively scratched revealing the steel beneath the paint. I don't want to repaint it so I'm looking for ideas to keep it in good nick. Kurust or something similar seems to be called for. But after that--wax? If so what wax would you recommend? Or something else maybe? Any ideas gratefully received.

 

[fossyant]

Touchup will probably look a mess but it will protect it. Wax etc won't stop rust.

Other option, get it resprayed. Powder coat is the cheapest

 

[Jameshow]

Krust and then clear lacquer.

Friend did his Raleigh Granada and it came out nicely.

 

[Petrichorwheels]

what is this Krust of which you knowledgeable folk speak?
link?

 

[derrick]

Vinyl wrap.

 

[Javelin301]

what is this Krust of which you knowledgeable folk speak?
link?

Kurust is Hammerite branded rust converter. Think it's phosphoric acid in a resiny base. The acid stabilises the iron oxide chemically- it goes black. Works pretty well and can be painted over.

 

[Javelin301]

Thanks folks. I'm still fishing for the brand of wax people use. What works?

 

[cougie uk]

Who waxes a bike ? I've not heard of that before. CHains maybe. But thats messy too.

 

[fossyant]

Autoglym my steel bikes, but it won't protect from rust - just makes washing easier. MrSheen i also really good, and leaves a fine coat of silicone, which again, won't protect from rust but makes cleaning easy. Mucoff protect and shine is another product, silicone based, but washes off.

 

[biggs682]

Ride it and let the bike wear it's patina with pride

 

[MichaelW2]

I just use car wax

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Use rust remedy (see above) then paint it using touch or something
Then sand it smooth and put some sort of wrap on the bits that need it
or maybe just stickers
just depends on what area and whether or not it can be done and not look rubbish

 

[notmyrealnamebutclose]

I'm still fishing for the brand of wax people use. What works?

I'm interested myself. Do people actually wax their bikes ? My gf waxes a lot do you want me to ask her
what she uses ?

 

[Randomnerd]

Few grades of wet and dry paper and some car wax over. Buff and forget

 

[Moon bunny]

The “gold standard” of protective wax used by museums world wide is Renaissance Wax, blended to be non-reactive and not break down over time. But even the best wax is not considered a substitute for a good paint finish.