Shining Up Dull Paint On Trek 930
12-22-15, 08:24 AM
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Shining Up Dull Paint On Trek 930
Hello All,
Just recently picked up a nice trek 930 from 1995 and was wondering if there was anyway to shine up the paint to make it look new again.
Just recently picked up a nice trek 930 from 1995 and was wondering if there was anyway to shine up the paint to make it look new again.
12-22-15, 08:26 AM
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A good wax is your best bet. Those old Treks had high quality and tough paint jobs. I have a 1992 trek 950 and the paint still looks like it almost came out of the showroom.
I like Pedro's bike lust as well (there are similar products out there) but you can't beat a good wax.
Here's a useful TLC check list from Waterford:
https://waterfordbikes.com/images/upl...re%20Guide.pdf
I like Pedro's bike lust as well (there are similar products out there) but you can't beat a good wax.
Here's a useful TLC check list from Waterford:
https://waterfordbikes.com/images/upl...re%20Guide.pdf
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+1 this works very well. I dis-assemble the bike, So have a frame & fork. Then I spray the whole frame/fork with WD40 to loosen grease etc. Wipe down, maybe use a soft tooth brush on stubborn spots. Then degrease with Simple Green. Wipe down and make sure the entire frame if clean/dry. Then apply wax, buffing it in. Let dry. Buff with a clean rag. Then I use clear nail polish to seal any spots that are missing paint etc.
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I use polishing compound to remove minor scrapes. Can be found at Walmart or almost anywhere in the automotive section. Rubbing compound is also an option, but it is VERY aggressive and can remove paint, so I rarely recommend it (but I do use it, very carefully).
12-22-15, 01:57 PM
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+1 Much of the dullness of old paint is from oxidation of the top surface. Cleaner (official name of a very gentle abrasive compound) is effective for removing that oxidized layer and uncovering the nice paint. I've had painted surfaces that were even a bit milky looking, that shined up nicely after going over them with a cleaner. Swallow your pride and read the directions.
Then apply a good wax right away (prevent more oxidation). I agree that Meguiars line of stuff is very good.
Then apply a good wax right away (prevent more oxidation). I agree that Meguiars line of stuff is very good.
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Thanks everybody for the help. Will probobly pick up one of the Meguiars products mentioned.
I also forgot to mention that the original clear coat is coming up in spots. Is there any way to hide it or make it look less obvious?
I also forgot to mention that the original clear coat is coming up in spots. Is there any way to hide it or make it look less obvious?
12-19-16, 12:44 AM
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Rustoleum makes a clear lacquer in a spray can If your bike has a clear coat it might be lacquer as well . Lacquer sprayed over old lacquer will dissolve into the old lacquer and blend together.
I would get some of the Rustoleum and spray a little into a plastic margarine container or similar then use a artists brush to brush some over the pealing clear coat and see if it helps. Sanding with 1000 grit should get rid of most of the chipping paint.
I recently clear coated an old Raleigh 3 speed that had a lot of rust . Cleaned off the rust with naval jelly, Wet sanded the old paint with 1000 grit , and then sprayed the frame with the Rustoleum. While not perfect the clear covered the remaining rust and brought up the color in the original paint.
I would get some of the Rustoleum and spray a little into a plastic margarine container or similar then use a artists brush to brush some over the pealing clear coat and see if it helps. Sanding with 1000 grit should get rid of most of the chipping paint.
I recently clear coated an old Raleigh 3 speed that had a lot of rust . Cleaned off the rust with naval jelly, Wet sanded the old paint with 1000 grit , and then sprayed the frame with the Rustoleum. While not perfect the clear covered the remaining rust and brought up the color in the original paint.
12-19-16, 05:05 AM
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The pictures below are the results of Turtle Wax rubbing compound followed by their liquid wax. Then some touch up paint. Rubbing compound has more bite than polishing compound so determine on your own which you need. Be careful with it, if you rub it in too long you can start to remove some paint. I rubbed it in just enough until the paint felt smooth running my finger along it and all the little obvious flaws disappeared. When I get a vintage bike and it looks pretty shiny I'll use polishing compound just to make the paint "pop" again like new.
The before pic was AFTER I washed it. 30 years of grime was embedded in, especially on the fork. And you can see the results of Blue Magic aluminum polish. Get no other.
The before pic was AFTER I washed it. 30 years of grime was embedded in, especially on the fork. And you can see the results of Blue Magic aluminum polish. Get no other.
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That is impressive @Lazyass
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12-19-16, 09:36 AM
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Still makes me sad when I remember reading about the r derailleur snaffu. Did you get it fixed?
