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cheekysnaker

Have I finished my fairlight? No. Is it now winter in Toronto? Yes. Did I just buy another frame? Yes.

Picked up Bridgestone RB-2 frameset for a song. Have a mixed Shimano 600 groupset to go on it once the wheels are built.

The problem? Someone took some sand paper or something to random parts of the frame, through all the paint. Exposed metal needs tidying up. Any tips out there for best approach? I’m thinking derust (not sure best approach) and clear coat.

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kjlem in reply to @cheekysnaker

I would remove the rust with sandpaper and clear coat it.

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gbj_tester in reply to @kjlem

remove the rust with sandpaper

Sandpaper won't get into any pits, and removes good metal as well as rust. I'd go wire wool first to clear heavy and loose rust, then a chemical process such as Evaporust to eliminate anything well attached or hiding in a hole.

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