Just picked up a 1998 Shadow ACE (starts and runs fine, some backfiring on decel) that had been garaged but uncovered in south of San Francisco right by the ocean for at least a year. There's LOTS of rust on the chrome, forks, exhaust ... everywhere. Some of the chrome, like on the wheels, has rust flaking off a bit. Aluminum oxidation on the forks, etc, see the photos. The spokes have a fair amount of rust / oxidation too.
Other than replacing parts, what are your suggestions on how to remove the rust? I'm fine with it not looking great, but I want to keep it from causing structural damage to any parts. Well, it'd also be nice itf it looked better.
I've seen people recommend:
Thanks for any suggestions.
Other than replacing parts, what are your suggestions on how to remove the rust? I'm fine with it not looking great, but I want to keep it from causing structural damage to any parts. Well, it'd also be nice itf it looked better.
I've seen people recommend:
- Aluminum foil and water (or coke) plus lots of rubbing
- Turtle wax chrome and metal polish
- Lemon Pledge
- Steel wool 0000 (with WD-40 or the below chemicals)
- Bronze Wool - extra fine
- Naval Jelly
- Nver-Dull
- Marvel Mystery oil and elbow grease
- Blaster 16-PB Penetrating Catalyst
Thanks for any suggestions.