Re: [CR] re wheel cleaning

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Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:18:51 -0800 (PST)
From: "Anthony Taylor" <ajft1942@yahoo.com>
To: Jim Nusbaum <jnusbaum@cybermesa.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <4D408989.3070102@cybermesa.com>
Subject: Re: [CR] re wheel cleaning


During this thread I have been told that oxalic acid will attack aluminum. has anyone experienced this?

Incidentally, I used some Dow Scrubbing Bubbles to try to remove the accumulated crud from the hub. I sprayed it libererally, then used an old toothbrush to scrub around the little details, then rinsed it off. Examining after, I saw that it only removed about 35 years worth of the 50+ years worth of crud on the insides of the hub flanges, but the spokes that got brushed were all clean and shiny. We may have something here.

Thanks

Tony Taylor

________________________________ From: Jim Nusbaum <jnusbaum@cybermesa.com> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 3:52:25 PM Subject: Re: [CR] re wheel cleaning

I've used it extensively with great results. Can be bought as wood bleach at your local hardware or paint store or in pure form from chemical supply places.

Jim Nusbaum Pagosa Springs, CO

On 1/26/2011 5:43 AM, jswatzell tds.net wrote:
> I saw on another forum that someone uses oxalic acid for pretty badly rusted
> wheels or other painted parts. Results looked pretty spectacular. Another
> name for it is wood bleach and is supposed to be available in paint stores.
> I also found it on Amazon but haven't tried it yet. Anyone here had any
> success with it?
> John Swatzell
> Madisonville, Tn USA
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