Current Projects chat and miscellany

Not completely on topic, but as this thread has lots of exposure, I thought this would be a good place to post.

As we know, with the recent trend of bare metal frames, clear paint, nor clear powdercoat, prevents a frame from rusting - only temporarily. I've seen some other options coming by like linseed oil, which is sticky, wd40, which is greasy etc.

Now, I was going through some hotrod fora and noticed some bare metal bodies. After some searching I found out those guys use a spray called Gibbs to protect their bodies.

Might be of interest to anyone who either owns or would like to have a bare metal frame..
I think it'll work for polished parts/lugs too.

http://www.gibbsbrandeurope.com
http://www.roadsters.com/gibbs/

• Gibbs Brand has proven itself to be able to penetrate gaps that are as small as one micron, one-millionth of an inch.

• The viscosity of Gibbs Brand is lower than the viscosity of water.

• Gibbs Brand is the only penetrant / lubricant / waterproofer on the market that undercoats metal and can be painted over. It is completely suitable for use in body shops and paint booths.

• You can take some bare metal that has been treated with Gibbs Brand and touch it with a dirty hand without leaving a stain.

-Gibbs Brand leaves metal slippery, not sticky. Surfaces that have been treated with Gibbs will not attract dust or dirt. Any dust that does settle on metal that has been treated with Gibbs can easily be wiped off.

-Gibbs Brand can be used on all metals, including aluminum, brass, bronze, cast iron, copper, magnesium, titanium, and on all types of steel including chrome-moly, mild steel, stainless, and tool steel.

-In addition to working wonders on metals, Gibbs Brand has also been used successfully as a surface treatment on glass, leather, plastic, rubber, and wood.

-Classic car restoration shops use Gibbs Brand to protect master cylinders and many other bare metal surfaces on cars that have to look completely original when they are judged in competition.

-Cyclists use Gibbs Brand as an assembly lube on threads, for cleaning and protecting saddles, to add gloss to bare carbon fiber components, and as an extremely effective chain lubricant.

-Race car chassis builders use Gibbs Brand to protect bare metal frames, and many other race car parts.