Thread: I love all bikes, not just 10-speeds. Chrome advice needed.
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Old 06-20-19, 11:22 PM
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I've heard good things about removing rust with crumpled up aluminum foil. It works! I acquired a barn find Legnano with lots of surface rust issues. I have only used it on chrome, aluminum and brass, not painted surfaces. Crumple up the foil, apply polish (I used Turtle Wax chrome polush), give it a try.

Steel crank (aluminum rings) as bought.

Following aluminum foil treatment.

Brass head badge before.

Head badge after aluminum foil treatment.
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