Rust On Chrome.

Fine wire wool and WD40 has worked for me in the past.

 

I used to use autosol on chrome all the time years ago but have shied away from it in recent years as heard it was a bit too abrasive for a routine chrome cleaner and will wear away the plating over time. Not sure how true this is though.

Luckily my Street Cup doesn't have much chrome to worry about

 

I was told never to use Autosol on chrome, I have used a scotchbrite pad soaked in ACF50 with some success on cleaning rust of spokes and rims.

 

Used Muc-Off and scrunched up foil on my T120 front wheel this afternoon; did a good job, but inside the wheel there is some major corrosion where its gone through the rather thin/shit chrome they seem to be using?

Solvol is good for polishing but ain't too god for cleaning.

 

If you are only interested in titiating, then Rub N Buff silver leaf might work to cover/disguise the blemishes, and as its a wax it would also protect. I have no experience of using it, and I don't know how well it would work, but I thought it might be worth suggesting. I saw a video of Craig Jones (see below, start at 12:40) using it on hard to reach places on front forks.



Rub N Buff on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00081G2HG

 

I think that is one of those Old Wives’ Tales that got out of hand - the stuff is MADE for Chrome!! The only thing is that it might be a tad too abrasive for purists with immaculate chrome that would then acquire minute scratches. For tatty rims it is perfect but you will use a fair bit.

I have used Autosol and scrunched aluminium foil to useful effect but you cannot replace lost chrome once it has rusted through. You must keep on top of it spreading and, once cleaned as best you can, oil or wax based finishes are essential. If you want to frighten yourself try removing tube and tyre and see what lurks within!

 

Yup did that yesterday and was surprised at the corrosion on the inside around nipples and bead area on a 3 &1/2 yr old bike!!!!!

 

I did a bit of work on my 71 cb250 mudguards yesterday.
Here is a before and after picture.


I just used ali foil and water.
I haven't finished yet but I don't expect to get all the pitting out, they are quite bad.
I'll probably end up buying a new front but making do with the rear as not much of it
will actually be visible.

 

I use steel wool will try with wd40 now that has been poster have a bit on the spokes thanks for that information

 

Should add lucky it doesn't rain much in South Australia they don't like getting wet Must be a problem in England

 

You only used foil and water? Does it matter which side of the foil?

 

Both sides are essentially the same, I just use it scrunched up. I believe it's just a soft (compared to chrome) scrubber so doesn't scratch it, but it's harder than cleaning rags you may use for bike and so requires less effort to rub off the rust.

I must admit I usually just rub wheels hard with the microfibre cloth I have handy when I'm cleaning, rather than fetching some aluminium foil.