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> On Apr 28, 5:43 pm, "(PeteCresswell)" <[email protected]> wrote:
> > My utility bike's frame is an old StumpJumper.
> >
> > Probably pretty-good quality steel.
> >
> > But it spends it's share of time outside, chained to
> > something-or-other with the saddle/seatpost removed.
> >
> > Is it worth pouring something into that seat tube to coat it
> > against rust? Or will steel of that quality not be bothered?
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> > PeteCresswell
>
> Would Rustoleum convert any existing rust?
Don't get so much **** in there that your seat tube doesn't fit right.
You could grab some POR-15 or Extend if you want to feel all "ohh, I
converted my rust" - or you can just dry it out and smear some 90W gear
oil or grease in there to stop further rusting. Or LPS-3 - a very good,
time-tested spray-on waxy coating.
Then again, you could Parkerize the frame in a huge vat of near-boiling
phosphoric acid solution - which is probably a great scam (if not
exactly a scam, not exactly an actual need for most bike users) for some
bike shop to get in on. Remember to send me 5% of the net
profits...we'll call it Bikerizing - might want to make sure the tank is
large enough to fit a Harley frame in, so as to maximize profit
potential.
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