Something simple today. Just cleaned up the stem. Previous owner had an "apple sticker " fetish. He stuck them to everything.....bars, rack, stem, lights!
After soaking in some paraffin to remove the goo, it was just a bit of sanding to remove a couple of knocks then a quick polish. As for the hardwear, at one time i put all my nuts and bolts in a jar of white vinegar on the bench for 1h then rubbed them up.
However after @Peachy! Recommendation of trying Evaporust, i bought 5l whilst on sale at my normal trade car part suppliers. Its a bit slower, but after 48h, there is less cleaning to do and its certainly kinder to the chrome parts. BUT, i do miss the smell!
Hardwear all good to go again, no replacements needed.
The bars are 22.2 clamp, so choice is limited for replacements for the bmx ones that were on it. Luckly, might have a lead on a pair.
After soaking in some paraffin to remove the goo, it was just a bit of sanding to remove a couple of knocks then a quick polish. As for the hardwear, at one time i put all my nuts and bolts in a jar of white vinegar on the bench for 1h then rubbed them up.
However after @Peachy! Recommendation of trying Evaporust, i bought 5l whilst on sale at my normal trade car part suppliers. Its a bit slower, but after 48h, there is less cleaning to do and its certainly kinder to the chrome parts. BUT, i do miss the smell!
Hardwear all good to go again, no replacements needed.
The bars are 22.2 clamp, so choice is limited for replacements for the bmx ones that were on it. Luckly, might have a lead on a pair.