Rusting

[haye13]

Hi all,
. On my road bike I have a couple of parts that are starting to rusty (the bolts that hold the back wheel on for example) how can I get this of, someone said vinegar can remove rust ? And can anyone tell me why this is happening I clean my bike regular

Thanks in advance

 

[fossyant]

Blob of oil. Some parts can be a bit cheap

 

[steve50]

Hi all,
. On my road bike I have a couple of parts that are starting to rusty (the bolts that hold the back wheel on for example) how can I get this of, someone said vinegar can remove rust ? And can anyone tell me why this is happening I clean my bike regular

Thanks in advance

A dab of oil or vaseline on the bolts should protect them from rust, it is caused by the bike manufacturer using cheap steel components and like most unprotected exposed steel parts they will oxidize and start to develop surface rust.

 

[Profpointy]

maybe over-cleaning with degreaser / detergent? Cleaning filth off is fair enough but I tend not to de-grease and do the oily rag wipe down - not on the wheel rims of course !

 

[Gravity Aided]

Yes, vinegar can remove rust, as can Coca Cola. Chemical reaction between the oxides(rust) and the acetic acid in the vinegar. Takes some time, and will leave a bit of a brown sludge deposit on the article being de-rusted. This will wipe right off, and leave you with a part free of rust, but without a polished surface.

 

[si_c]

Yes, vinegar can remove rust, as can Coca Cola. Chemical reaction between the oxides(rust) and the acetic acid in the vinegar. Takes some time, and will leave a bit of a brown sludge deposit on the article being de-rusted. This will wipe right off, and leave you with a part free of rust, but without a polished surface.

Indeed. However contact with moisture and oxygen will simply cause the surface rust to reappear. You need to coat the surface with something to prevent oxidation occuring. Clear nail polish works well for me, it's like lacquer, I have a few spots on my road bike (steel frame) where the metal is showing under the paint, that's how I treat it.

 

[haye13]

I do have a polish that I use on my bikes frame can I use it on the bolts as well

 

[midlife]

Replace them with better new ones and protect with a bit of oil

Shaun

 

[haye13]

Replace them with better new ones and protect with a bit of oil

Shaun

Now that's an idea haha

 

[MattDB]

I have a brake pad with a slightly rusted mounting bolt which sticks when I'm trying to set it up. I keep meaning to replace but forget. At the weekend I soaked it in cola for 36 hrs but didn't seem to do anything. I vote for new bolts and a drop of oil.