Rust spots on wheels / forks

RobMorris · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Dec 2014 Karma :

Hi Guys

Without removing the wheels / forks what is the best solution for removing small rust spots?

Cheers
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Polish them out.

RobMorris · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Dec 2014 Karma :

Thanks - Just standard Metal Polish?
I think I have a tube of autosol metal polish in the shed.
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sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Falco · Traffic Copper Joined: 26 Nov 2015 Karma :

If it's just surface rust (as opposed to actual pitting) I've had luck in the past with 1cm folded squares of tinfoil dipped in water to polish it out. It takes a while though.
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Tracer1234 · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2014 Karma :

Tin Foil and Cola.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Tin foil and vinegar, heretics. Mad

Scrunch loosely rather than folding - it'll quickly get flattened down anyway. Any surface corrosion will come right off and anything exposed will be do-oxidised. It'll also cut through any grease on it as well. So shiny.

Rinse it off thoroughly.
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Falco · Traffic Copper Joined: 26 Nov 2015 Karma :

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RobMorris · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 29 Dec 2014 Karma :

Thanks guys
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