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Another thing, #0000 Steel wool soaked in WD-40 will really clean up the rust and grime on everything but paint (Well, it will do that to but you won't like the paint afterwards). But spokes, steel derailleurs, brake springs, steel headsets and bottom brackets,brushed aluminum, chrome.. works wonders. you can use it and a small brass brush on the inside of the BB when you overhaul it to work out some of the frame rust and old grease and clean the threads. Also spray it into the tubes to slow the frame rust. Give it a day to dry and your good to go. While I have a soft spot for treks, it isn't like its the first Bianchi Celeste off the line. Use it and enjoy it.
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