Re: [CR] Rust Cleanup

(Example: Framebuilders:Bernard Carré)

To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:45:11 -0700
From: donald gillies <gillies@ece.ubc.ca>
Cc: zoomdog@pure.net
Subject: Re: [CR] Rust Cleanup


Due to the high concentration of aluminum plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, when restoring bikes, please try to minimize your exposure to aluminum that you inhale !!

1. Don't use aluminum foil to remove rust when there are other alternatives (such as brass or copper wool) available.

2. Nearly all high-grit sandpapers (400 grit and above) are aluminum oxide. Wear a face mask and/or use wet-sanding to polish with these sandpapers.

3. Wash hands frequently or wear gloves when polishing with polishes such as NEVR-Dull or Simichrome. I suspect that the polishes have a mild acid that eats aluminum oxide away from the surface of aluminum pieces, and the aluminum oxide migrates to your skin where it can be absorbed ...

Stay Healthy so you can Ride Your Bike !!

- Don Gillies
San Diego, CA, USA