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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 12:42:04 PM
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I need some help. I found Charlie a bike for $3 at thrift but the chain is really rusty, how can I clean it? It is is good shape other than the rust.
Thanks.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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Edited by - catscharm74 on Aug 06 2008 1:04:28 PM |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 1:06:38 PM
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Spray with WD-40 and scrub with a toothbrush. Hopefully you can do that with the chain remaining on the bike. If it is 'stuck' and won't move at all, think twice about purchasing.
Hope it works out for you and Charlie!
www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 1:22:03 PM
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I can return it in 14 days..so I thought for $3, why not??? Thanks.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 3:14:13 PM
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Oh, yes, I forgot that some thrifts actually have a return policy! My haunts around here are 'no return'. I am the queeen of returns on things at Home Depot and Kohls -- good thing I can't return my thrifty finds, because I'd be going in circles constantly!
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2969 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 3:15:01 PM
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| Heather, I used to cycle regularly & always started out cleaning my chain with a good paint thinner, then follow up with the lubrication of WD 40 or a good one from a bike store. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 3:36:01 PM
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Yes, WD40 is great and then don't forget to lubricate afterwards with a good hinge type oil!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 8:45:25 PM
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| I'm not sure, but I think a kerosene soak, followed by brushing with a small metal-bristle brush would do the trick for even cheaper than WD40. |
Edited by - Rosemary on Aug 06 2008 8:47:41 PM |
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