Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.

taylor asked in SportsCycling · 6 years ago

how to get rust off of a bike?

So I was just pulling my bike out and I was cleaning it up and noticed it had some rust on it. I was woudering what I could do to get it off besides lime or lemon juice because I don't have that. Thank you

3 Answers

Relevance
  • John M
    Lv 7
    6 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Chrome polish, SOS pad, coke and aluminum foil.

  • 6 years ago

    Introduce the rusted part for 24 hours at a well ventilated spot in a with kerosene or gasoline which will result in breaking up the debris, sediment and will break down the rust. Do not cover up the area , just keep it open in a airy place. You will find your bike rust free.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    sos pad

    it will come back though

    would not use lemon juice

    wtf?

    also there are specific rust removing compounds

    naval jelly is one kind

    you have to read though and be sure it is ap propriate

    may also damage some finishes or nearby surfaces

    it is an acid with some kind of jelly that lets it stick on rust

    wle

Still have questions? Get your answers by asking now.