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Anyone have pointers on using caustic soda to remove the seatpost?
Not me personally but I have heard lots of success stories.
Worth speaking to a frame builder like Winston too, wont be expensive.
Glad you are set on salvaging it :)
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Not used him but he seems to get results. Might be a bit late for him though.
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Wow, what a mess!
A variation on Ndeipi’s method: If you hang the frame upside down and plug the end of the seat tube with plasticine, you can pour your caustic soda in through the bottom bracket. That’s assuming the seat tube is open at the bottom bracket, which it usually is. You’ll have to hacksaw all those bits off flush first. That way you can do it without immersing the frame and you’ll be able to save the paint (probably not a concern here).
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I had great success with Caustic Soda on an old rescued pomp. Even made a little GiF.
It is foul stuff when it gets going. Safety sunglasses and gloves a must. Took a couple of days of occasional top ups to get it done though. Full experience documented here: https://www.lfgss.com/comments/14421902/
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Along with my recent purchase. Is making me feel there is definitely something.
Anyone have pointers on using caustic soda to remove the seatpost?
Do like the way it looks like a little metal flower and before anyone says grow up, I refuse.
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