wheels

[gazza19]

hi can anyone tell me the best way to get rid of the rust on the wheels of my vintage 5 speed raleigh bicycle
thanks for any advice given

 

[bancrobba]

I use wd40 and scrunched up tin foil. Works well if they're not too far gone.

 

[gazza19]

they look pretty rust will try that tho thank

 

[mark st1]

@biggs682 is a bit of a guru in the restoring world.

 

[gazza19]

what paint would i use to either spray or repaint them

 

[biggs682]

Thanks @mark st1 .

The tin foil does work as does some zero grade wire wool and chrome polish

 

[gazza19]

bigs682 what can i use to paint the cos if u look at the 1st pic some of the steel or chrome has peeled of

Thanks @mark st1 .

The tin foil does work as does some zero grade wire wool and chrome polish

 

[gazza19]

what can i use to paint them cos if u look at the 1st pic some of the steel or chrome has peeled of

 

[gazza19]

was asking bigs682 or anyone sorry im new to this forum thing lol

 

[raleighnut]

TBH they look pretty far gone but really the metal polish and tinfoil trick is about the only thing that works, it wont get rid of that patch where the rim has been 'dinged' though and the brake pads have worn through the chrome plating.
Just out of interest which model of Raleigh is it.

 

[lpretro1]

Rebuild with new rims - you can still get the ones for rod brakes

 

[Citius]

Rust on chrome is terminal. The only sure way of getting rid of it is either to scrap the rim or have it re-chromed.

 

[biggs682]

was asking bigs682 or anyone sorry im new to this forum thing lol

not sure re paint i would try and get some alloy wheels and fit them it will be worth it just for the extra stopping power , are they 27" or 700 size ??

 

[lpretro1]

re-chroming is very, very expensive unless you have a shed load of items to do

 

[Broadside]

not sure re paint i would try and get some alloy wheels and fit them it will be worth it just for the extra stopping power , are they 27" or 700 size ??

Indeed. Never mind about the rust, get rid of the chrome wheels as they are an utter nightmare in the wet. Unless of course you enjoy plenty of close calls when unable to stop!!