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For removable parts such as the bike chain, take them off and soak them in a bucket of vinegar. Leave to soak for 15 minutes. Using your garden hose, ensure you thoroughly rinse off the vinegar and scrape off the loose rust. N.B. Vinegar can continue to corrode the metal of your bike if not properly rinsed off.
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Your bike might be working perfectly well; but signs of rust on bike chain or any other part left unattended can result in harder-to-remove rust, and worse yet, safety hazards. Follow below our handy step-by-step guide on how to get rid of rust on a bike and how to remove rust from your bike chain. When you’re all done, complete the job and give your bike a general clean! Removing rust from a bike is only half of the story. Prevention is key. Always use quality products when cleaning and ensure that your is thoroughly dry. Remove rust from your bike chain with a paste of baking soda and water Mix the baking soda and water in a 1:1 ratio. To make the paste stronger, add a few drops of lemon juice. Spread the paste over the rusted area. Leave to soak for 15 minutes. Use steel wool or an old toothbrush to scrub away the paste. As you clean the paste away, you should see the rust come off from the metal of your bike. Repeat the process if there are areas which have not been fully cleared of rust. Leaving for 10 minutes longer should do the trick for more stubborn rust spots. This method will only work on small areas of minor rust. Vinegar is a good home remedy for how to get rid of rust on your bike in large areas Apply the vinegar with a spray bottle. Add a spoon of baking soda to your vinegar spray to strengthen your mix. Spray the vinegar over the rusted area. For removable parts such as the bike chain, take them off and soak them in a bucket of vinegar. Leave to soak for 15 minutes. Using your garden hose, ensure you thoroughly rinse off the vinegar and scrape off the loose rust. N.B. Vinegar can continue to corrode the metal of your bike if not properly rinsed off. After rinsing the vinegar from your bike, ensure you dry all areas of your bike. Any sitting water can cause further damage or allow rust to return.
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