Several parts of the bike I am working on have that white oxidation on them from dampness and sitting. What is the best method for cleaning up these parts?
Thanks
Richard
IF THE PARTS IN QUESTION ARE ALUMINUM, THE BEST CHEMICAL I'VE FOUND IS CALLED B-55. IT'S AN ACID THAT CLEANS NICELY. I DON'T KNOW HOW WIDELY AVAILABLE IT IS THOUGH. IF THESE PARTS ARE MAGNESIUM, SOME CHEMICALS HAVE WEIRD REACTIONS WITH IT. I'D STICK TO A SCOTCHBRITE PAD AND ELBOW GREASE UNLESS YOU DO A SMALL INCONSPICUOUS SPOT FIRST. HOPE THIS HELPS!
I have never tried it on mag but I use phospheric acid on all types of oxidation. It is well know for rust but it works on all types. For mag stuff I follow suit and say try a small spot first.
Brand names of it are "Rust Cure", etc... made and sold to remove rust (which is oxidation of iron)
It is normally cheap to buy at the hardware store and well worth a try. Plus I am sure you have some rust somewhere as well:)
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