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picked this up from a fellow member.
85 i think..
Japanese made with tange stamped fork dated 85.
also any ideas how clean her up? as i dont want to refinsh her..

Last edited by mongoosefs1 (2012-09-18 3:05pm)

deveus33 · 2012-09-18 2:53pm

0000 steel wool some soap and water

mongoosefs1 · 2012-09-18 2:54pm

wont jack up the paint?

KoolAidMan · 2012-09-18 3:02pm

mongoosefs1 wrote:
wont jack up the paint?

Maybe not ... avoid the decals completely until you get the "feel" of it if you go that route.

OLDSKOOLPK · 2012-09-18 3:08pm

i would either go 000 steel wool or maybe even some kind of compound very lightly then a good wax after.

Just go slow Danny, you can't rush and do a good job!

keithd · 2012-09-18 3:10pm

Brake clean on a rag and then a coat wax

tacoman · 2012-09-18 3:12pm

white vinegar bath...then a good wax afterwards.

Worked for me.

LIFE BEHIND BARS · 2012-09-18 3:15pm

I always use New Finish or Color Back.They are very mild rubbing compounds.They should take the surface rust right off and leave the original paint.then follow up with a good wax.

mongoosefs1 · 2012-09-18 3:16pm

worried about doing a bath and losing the decals..

and thanks on all the advise fellas..

BMX*Racer*1983 · 2012-09-18 3:16pm

Nice cant wait to see her built up......

saltcreekbmx · 2012-09-18 3:37pm

Dude , I use ZYMOL German cleansing wax and also a super fine rubbing compound that is for rubbing and buffing new paint etc. or color sanding then buffing. ( The stuff you buy at an Automotive paint supplier , no Wal-mart compound or anything ) Neither one will hurt the paint and will take off the rust stain dis-coloration.

tacoman · 2012-09-18 3:39pm

mongoosefs1 wrote:
worried about doing a bath and losing the decals..

and thanks on all the advise fellas..

Worked for me.
But...YMMV.

Good luck.

mongoosefs1 · 2012-09-18 3:43pm

gonna head over to my local body shop, never thought of it till you guys came up with some great advice... i know couple guys that work there..

2dr_sedan · 2012-09-18 3:52pm

In this order:
Mequiar's Paint Cleaner: http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/p … t-cleaner/
Meguiar's Paint Polish: http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/p … -compound/
Meguiar's Wax: http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/p … nauba-wax/

getmoney · 2012-09-18 4:47pm

I want to see how this looks when it's done, like oldschoolpk said, there is no substitute for time.

kilrgt · 2012-09-18 5:16pm

the way i would clean it up would to pack it up and ship it to chip

All kidding aside some great advise here and i also suggest the 2dr sedan way

JS-44SDS · 2012-09-18 5:20pm

000 steel wool is tooo harsh/abrasive on paint. or chrome for that matter.

MiniZ · 2012-09-18 5:51pm

No steel wool. All other suggestions are viable options.

LIFE BEHIND BARS · 2012-09-18 6:19pm

You can buy the ColorBack and New finish at any auto parts store for under $10.The stuff works amazing.I use it on all my survivor bikes and the paint shines up like new.

TuRBo Todd · 2012-09-18 7:50pm

looking forward to the "after" pictures. Always dug those Hollywoods.

nsrrider1 · 2012-09-18 10:20pm

White vinegar bath then wax. It wount hurt the decals and it'll get rid of all the rust..

TXBONE · 2012-09-18 10:31pm

Cool, can't wait to see the results. Vinegar will take the paint off, don't use vinegar. Go the route 2 dr sedan said.

NorCal66 · 2012-09-19 4:08am

Citric Acid Powder (CAP) worked perfect on mine and didn't damage the decals at all. Put the complete frame fork and bars under water and let the powder do the rest. Took it out after 4 to 6 hours and with a rag wiped the rust right off.

A link with some pictures and more info on the powder
http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=314291

mongoosefs1 · 2012-09-19 2:44pm

UPDATE:
color sure came back!!

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getmoney · 2012-09-19 2:45pm

Looking good!

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