[Jonny DeWog]

A soft-wire (eg brass) or a stiff nylon brush, but avoid scrubbing the rollers as you'll damage thew rubber o-rings.

You can buy rust-removing sprays (boat chandleries have heaps of them) but most of these are invariably acid-based (oxalic acid or ferric oxalate diluted salts) which are corrosive to rubber, my guess is they will demolish the o-rings.

If you use a good anti-oxidative protectant (WD-40 is good, Inox is better) it should prevent rust returning as quickly.

My question is why are you getting rust on your chain?; either you're not riding the bike enough (sacrilege!!) or not lubing it regularly (criminal!) or both (mon dieu!!)

jdw

[Red-line]

Originally Posted by Jonny DeWog

My question is why are you getting rust on your chain?; either you're not riding the bike enough (sacrilege!!) or not lubing it regularly (criminal!) or both (mon dieu!!)

jdw

+1!
My question as well... a properly lubed chain should not rust. My bike sits in a garage 4 months of the year during winter and the chain doesn't rust.

[848AUDI]

I ride it 3 times a week I am in CA btw so that spray should work i will try it. thanks.

[azmcs]

Zaino, microfiber, QD after rides. done.

I do live in AZ...it hasn't rained since early March.......

[bossman]

Originally Posted by 848AUDI

i am getting rust stains on my chain what should i use to remove the rust off the chain .

WD40 will do the trick. Just spray it off within a few minutes of the application.

[monaro]

ok,
i,ve read the whole thread and i,m of to buy some wd-40 to spray on chain,i,ve riden through a bit of mud so i,ll just spray some water in affected areas only,under guards.lightly remove and shit of paint with a damp sponge very lightly, so not to scratch and air compressor,then finish with meguiars nxt tech wax 2

thanks for your opinions.

[Stunta27]

wot u carnz kleenin ur own bikez....fark me git urselvs a biarch. bikie chix can clean and giv gr8 bloweez to.

[Snowleopard8]

Wtf!

[ELTWIN]

Background on WD40.......... and Yes, it is perfectly safe to use on paint!


Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'water displacement' compound. They were successful with the fortieth formulation, this WD-40. The Convair Company bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.

Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.

When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.

Here are some of the uses:

1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewellery chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish
And you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers.
22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain!
37) Florida's favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38) The favourite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical
Attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42) Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

44) Cleans off the stubborn remains from price labels and other sticky tapes.

[Stunta27]

fark me iz gotta get me self a couple a canz ov thiz majic shite.