How to Remove Rust From a Chrome BMX Bike
BMX bikes are made for leisure use and for sports. The name is also used generically for racing bikes. There are several styles of BMX bikes, and they are made of different metals. Midpriced bikes are usually made from chrome. As a metal, chrome is subject to rusting. The bikes are constructed with a rust-proof coating but dents, scratches and frequent use lead to the coating wearing off. There are a few ways to get rid of the rust on a BMX bike.
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Things You'll Need
- Steel wool pad
- Mineral oil or liquid metal polish
- Rubber gloves
- Rust remover
- Paper towel
- Rag or cloth
Instructions
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Scrub off the rust. Use a fine steel wool pad to remove the surface rust from the bike. Scrub the pad in an up and down or back and forth motion "to match the length of the part," according to the "How to Remove Rust from Chrome Bicycle Parts" article on the How to Fix Bikes website. Do not scrub in a circular motion.
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Apply a lubricant to soften the rust and help polish the bike. Mineral oil or a liquid metal polish is suggested by the How to Fix Bikes website. Pour a small amount of the lubricant on a steel wool pad, then scrub the rust stains.
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Apply a rust remover for more difficult stains. A rust remover can be purchased from most hardware stores. Follow the directions carefully to avoid burning the skin. Rust removers should be applied using gloves. Pour a small amount onto a paper towel or rag and apply it to the rust on the BMX bike. Wait the prescribed amount of time, which is usually around 15 minutes. Then wipe off the rust with a rag or paper towel. Clean away the rust remover with a cloth or paper towel. Rust removers use acids to dissolve the rust.
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