Rust on bike... advice on how to remove

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

Just a fast question. I have an exercise bike that I stored in the wrong place it has rust on the body mostly in the wheel area. It is a white bike called a Tunturi and I am about to take the plunge and actually use it. I was told to use oil on it. But I am not sure if that makes any sense. I did buy a product that is supposed to remove rust, calcium and lime. So much for that. Not working.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

If the bike is oily, the paint won't stick. Somebody in the paint department at Lowe's, HD or a good hardware store should be able to help you. I know Rust Oleum makes some products.

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SurferWife · ‎12-12-2010

Oh goodness me! I'd have to throw that sucker away! 😜

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flickerbulb · ‎03-09-2010

Use a brillo pad on the wheels.It will work on the chrome part to clean the rust away.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

I wouldn't worry about a little rust on an exercise bike. Does it affect its use? I'd say no. Use it in good health!

"Pure Michigan"

shaggygirl · ‎11-24-2011

Coca Cola got pretty bad rust marks out of a carpet for me but that's a fabric of sorts, not sure if rubbing it on a bike with a cloth would do much but worth a try if you have some.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@bonnielu, Pour Coke on it. Did you ever hear that saying that Coke removes rust. I would give it a try. I am actually curious if it really works!!!

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

BARKEEPERS FRIEND LIQUID - on the bottle says "REMOVES RUST" and it does.

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sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

@bonnielu

Try to find your local Little Bike Shop & have them fix it up.

Might be a little intimidating, but believe me...these guys LIVE

for cases like this.

It warms their heart to help a back-in-the-game rider.

ETA: I read 'exercise bike' as 'bike for exercise'.

You have a stationary bike, yes? My bad.

But if you do want to go outside, your LBS is the place to go!

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Financialgrl · ‎03-13-2010

@shaggygirland @Katcat1 gave you good advice about trying Coke. Years ago my car battery terminals had that white buildup on them and they were not making contact with the battery. I tried to wire brush them but my brother happened to be at my house and removed the cables and dipped them into an empty coffee can he'd poured a can of Coke. Wow, when you see what it does to that, makes you kinda wonder what it does to our insides!