Things You'll Need:
- Paint thinner
- Hose
- Paint
- Wax
- Paintbrush
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Step 1
Rub the tricycle down with paint thinner to remove any unoriginal layers of paint. The original paint job should be visible after this.
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Step 2
Clean built up grease from bearings. Pour the paint thinner over top and letting it soak in for 15 minutes.
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Step 3
Scrub the parts that have built up grease residue with a paintbrush. This should remove most of it.
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Step 4
Spray the tricycle down with a hose. The pressure of the water removes the most stubborn grease build ups. Dry the tricycle well to prevent it from rusting.
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Step 5
Evaluate how much rust the tricycle has. For light rust, special paints can be purchased that cover rust. Rustoleum brand is good and can be purchased as a primer or as a pint to paint right over the rusty areas. Heavily rusted areas will need to be sanded and then painted with a layer of primer.
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Step 6
Repaint the faded tricycle its original color. If the tricycle is not too old, it may just need retouching in a few places, but the paint must match exactly. Once the paint job is done, wax the tricycle to make it shiny.
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Step 7
Locate replacement parts if needed. Try the Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange.
