How to Remove Rust From Bicycle Handles
- 1). Twist and slide your bicycle's foam or plastic handle grips from each metal handlebar. If your grips have handlebar end caps, pop the caps off first with the edge of a plastic knife or flat-head screwdriver.
- 2). Apply light, multi-purpose oil to the rusted areas on your handlebars and wait 10 to 15 minutes for the oil to penetrate the stain.
- 3). Rub the oiled areas with a lint-free microfiber cloth—applying more oil and using additional clean cloths as needed—until the rust transfers from the metal handlebars to your cloths.
- 4). Scrub away any tough rust spots with oil and fine-grade brass wool. If dealing with hard-to-remove rust or an encrusted corroded area, rub the stain with an onion or blot with non-diluted white vinegar, then scrub with an oiled cloth and your brass wool, repeating as needed until the rust comes off the surface.
- 5). Wipe a thin layer of metal polish on your handlebars to protect and shine the metal surfaces. Wait for the polish to dry, then rub and buff it away.
- 6). Clean your handle grips to remove any rust on the grips. Wipe each grip with a damp cloth and set aside to air-dry completely. If dealing with a tough rust stain on a hard plastic grip, rub with undiluted vinegar or scrub gently with a damp melamine resin foam eraser, then wipe with a damp cloth to remove rust or other particles before drying.
- 7). Reattach the grips by applying a few drops of oil to each handlebar to act as a lubricant, then twisting and sliding the grips back onto the bars. If your grips have handlebar end caps, push the caps back into place.
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