How Do You Remove Rust On Bicycles?
As bicycles age, they have a tendency to rust. Rust often appears on the bike chain, fenders and handlebars. Luckily, most rust is removable. Here are some ways to remove rust from your bicycle. Understand what causes rust. Rust is created by a chemical reaction between water and steel or iron. When steel or iron becomes wet or damp, the water on the surface and the oxygen in the air create an acid. This acid eats away at (or through) the iron or steel, thus creating rust. Know that prevention is the key. Be sure to keep your bicycle out of rain or wetness. If your bike gets wet after a ride in the rain or through sprinklers, wipe it down and dry it off with a soft towel. Use a steel-wool pad and metal polish to remove the rust. You can get most rust off your bike if it hasn’t eaten through the metal and isn’t peeling. (If it’s peeling, you can’t get it off.) Coat the steel-wool pad with liquid metal polish. Scrub until you see the brown spots disappear. Use a back-and-forth motion, av
