Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads I have some rust on my wheel and derailleur. I've heard anything from wd-40 + foil, to wire brush. What method do you find the most success with removing rust? by tx_longman Bicycling Bike Bike Repair Biking Cycling Repair
ColonelRPG on November 13, 2025 11:16 pm A wire brush is okay for rougher things, but I would stick to sandpaper for bike parts.
jasongetsdown on November 13, 2025 11:25 pm Beyond Ballistics homebrew evaporust with corn starch to create a gel for spot treatment. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi4DqtpYAOI
ActuallyAHamster on November 13, 2025 11:33 pm For chromed parts, I swear by water and aluminum foil. The aluminum won’t scratch the chrome, and the water keeps the dust down.
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A wire brush is okay for rougher things, but I would stick to sandpaper for bike parts.
Beyond Ballistics homebrew evaporust with corn starch to create a gel for spot treatment.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi4DqtpYAOI
#0000 steel wool and WD40, then never dull
For chromed parts, I swear by water and aluminum foil. The aluminum won’t scratch the chrome, and the water keeps the dust down.
Did you know your tires are rotten?