Trick for Removing Rust on a Bike

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4 жыл бұрын

In this video I demonstrate an easy and affordable trick for removing corrosion from bicycle parts. All that is needed is some aluminum foil, water, and a clean rag. This trick only works for parts which are made of Chrome-plated (Chromium-plated) steel.
After demonstrating the procedure for removing the rust, I explain some of the science behind it and why it works so well. My theories are based mostly on my observations. Please be aware that I am not an expert in the field of metallurgy and I have not researched this topic extensively.
If you have any questions about this procedure, please leave a comment below.
I hope you enjoyed this video. Please COMMENT and subscribe!
Thanks for watching.

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@banburylitho4068 3 жыл бұрын

I would have loved science at school if the teachers taught practical lessons like this chap

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@hudsonkhalid4623 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to be offtopic but does someone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow lost the login password. I love any tricks you can give me

@kevinkylo9297 2 жыл бұрын

@Hudson Khalid instablaster =)

@hudsonkhalid4623 2 жыл бұрын

@Kevin Kylo I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

@nicoleisturiz1974 2 жыл бұрын

Understandable and useful😭

@steveroberts6936 3 жыл бұрын

Once you've cleaned off the rust and have a clear surface, apply a good quality car polish to it. This will help protect it from further rusting by creating a very thin film of wax or polymer on the surface, thus reducing the potential for further oxidisation.

@carlandersonlll6861 2 жыл бұрын

Or spray clearcoat on it so it will last for years.

@72dodge340 Жыл бұрын

@@carlandersonlll6861 Until it flakes off and the next guy curses you forever.

@Collas42 Жыл бұрын

@@72dodge340 😂

@zerriox Жыл бұрын

There's also some chrome polish you can buy in small tubes, often gets used on some old american muscle cat rims, polish with some microfiber or similar and you will never need a mirror at home.. 🤟🏻😂😉

@geraldtakala1721 Жыл бұрын

Use the chrome polish instead of water

@teshg 4 жыл бұрын

Ive just recently got my bike out that's been at the side of the house for the past 2 years, was worried I wouldn't be able to sort it due to the rust but this worked really well, thanks!

@vincentalykin 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I like the diagram/images that you used to explain the reason behind rust-formation and why aluminum foil gets rid of the rust. It makes the understanding of the process so much easier. Keep up the good work.

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful :)

@sanakauser09dec 5 ай бұрын

Steel may restore by rubbing aluminum foil but how to clean rust from nut bolts made from iron. I wld like to clean my father's bicycle kept in shed for 3 years which became rusty.. 😢 i must have to recover it at home. Could u plz guide easiest way to remove rust from iron!

@gavinwkc 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is such a super clear explanation of this common phenomenon that I never thought to be bothered with. Thanks again!!

@cjhoyle 4 жыл бұрын

No problem. Every time I use this technique, I'm amazed at how well it works!

@tanyathompson8738 4 жыл бұрын

This was the best explanation on RUST ever. Thanks for your effort

@cjhoyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad it helped!

@toddlenard7602 Жыл бұрын

This has been around a very long time. I was restoring a 68 Oldsmobile in the '80s and a fellow car enthusiast showed me how to do this to my chrome bumpers it worked very well.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely not a new trick.

@jamiek3199 3 жыл бұрын

Props on the vide dude, very well made and this should be the benchmark on how all other tutorials are made. Can always tell when someone knows their onions. Well done 😁

@brightondude9327 4 жыл бұрын

I think these neat well made videos with tips might start to gain a wider audience on KZfaq. I do hope so they are excellent.

@cjhoyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This is actually a remake of a video that I posted nearly 9 years ago. The original video has more then 500,000 views, and I'm hoping this one will eventually do nearly as well.

@YOWADI3 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice thanks

@Jay-we2ek 3 жыл бұрын

If you like the videos, fair enough.. But i totally fail to see why you want more people to watch it? It has zero bearing on your enjoyment. It makes no sense, at all.

@SkaterTE 3 жыл бұрын

I bought I used BMX , ty bro

@xrayanmhx7019 3 жыл бұрын

@@cjhoyle question will they rust again if i do this and dies it work on thick rust

@SamanthaNickole02 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciated the chemistry mini refresher course!👍🏼

@MsCarolina143 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! And thanks for explaining the science behind it too! Worked like a charm!

@garyedwards3269 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent information. Very in-depth and thorough. A joy to watch. Thanks for posting.

@tomtomtom731 3 жыл бұрын

this is a superb right-to-the-point explanation! thanks I'm gonna try it.

@RobMacKendrick 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great advice! Some sources suggest using brass wool in these kinds of instances, but I find the steel tends to rub some of the brass off, leaving a yellowish cast on the work. With your approach, the steel is rubbing off aluminium, which isn't much different in colour from the chromium, so it's not a problem. I'll be using this technique for lots of stuff from now on. Thanks again!

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@BubblePi Жыл бұрын

One of the rare times when youtube comes home with the goods - cheers to you cjhoyle 👏👏

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Delrada 3 жыл бұрын

I just tried this on the fork legs of my motorbike, which had some rusting due to sitting still during lockdown. Wow! It really works. Instant success. Thank you.

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@LasseGreiner 3 жыл бұрын

As Aluminium is also down the oxidation potential, reducing iron with aluminium will help. This would also explain why wetting is necessary. Without an electrolyte (such as water) oxidation is much slower. That is one reason why seawater is a corrosion accelerator.

@megastick9324 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve used foil and water on numerous motorcycle parts over the years. It works wonderfully. I’ve brought back many parts others would have thrown out. As long as the chrome hasn’t flaked of it works. The wax afterward is key to preservation. If you get to a weld joint or similar it’s sometimes not possible to get it nice. At that point I sometimes tape off the good chrome and paint the joint if it can look good and symmetrical. For instance, on a front crash bar, the point where the top bolt on and the ends bolt to the frame. You can tape both sides of the joint and paint the middle, where it connects to the frame. The paint will blend in with the frame and looks good.

@wandagordon6437 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so very helpful and educational. I followed the simple and easy instructions and my bike handle bars look almost brand new. Thank you for your video.

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@joshv6722 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative I said aloud after watching, my wife said you should tel him. So here goes.. very informative!

@cjhoyle 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you very much to you and your wife!

@PeterMaddison2483 2 жыл бұрын

I said... WOW! It's amazing.

@alkyoniGR 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! This is a great update of an older video of this subject that you did a few years back! That was the 1st video i saw from your channel , after my brother suggested me to help me get of the rust of some parts of my bike!!!!! And then i strarted following your channel and help me with all these little "macgyver style" mechanic things you do , and entertain me with your wonderful rides :) I 've tryed it a few times, and it works!!!! Thank you for your time and the interesting , helpful videos! Keep it up CJ!!!!! Love and greetings from Greece!!!!! Yianna P. :)

@cjhoyle 4 жыл бұрын

That older video was actually posted nearly 9 years ago! I'm glad you enjoyed the new-and-improved version. Thank you Yianna for all your kind comments over the years!

@alkyoniGR 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you CJ, my pleasure ! Take care and have safe rides! ♥ :)

@areyousureyouenteredyourna85 3 жыл бұрын

As someone who collects and customizes old BMX, choppers, lowriders,and beach cruisers, this should be incredibly useful. Thanks.😎👍

@uniworkhorse 2 жыл бұрын

Very concise and helpful presentation. Really appreciate you for formatting the lesson in a way that respects our time!

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate hearing that. The structure of my instructional videos is something I've really been working on improving over the years.

@danielanimalla7377 2 жыл бұрын

@@cjhoyle Does this work on Scooter rustings too?

@jrh5544 4 жыл бұрын

Who else just got out their bike after 2 years of it sitting in the shed? 😂

@kryptex_wolf5681 4 жыл бұрын

Mine has been 6 years and since yesterday this bike litreally gave me pain in the arse

@brianik8100 4 жыл бұрын

nah bout like 5- 6 years 😭😭

@brianik8100 4 жыл бұрын

@@kryptex_wolf5681 sameeee rllly need new seats fo men

@lothburke2243 4 жыл бұрын

10 years in the shed 🤣🤣🤣

@sufiannavi3266 4 жыл бұрын

@doricdave7192 2 жыл бұрын

Been using this for years now after restoring old BMX bikes, it’s brilliant

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad to hear!

@callumbjazevich5366 3 жыл бұрын

Did it on my Commemcal Absolut dirt jumper fork and it worked like magic... Thank you

@cliffraven6749 3 жыл бұрын

After cleaning with the foil and letting it dry can you close those pores with turtle wax this would prevent oxygen getting into the steel.

@coffeyscarburetors6437 3 жыл бұрын

Ive done this to bikes. If you dont keep it polished give it about a year and it will go back.

@Cosplaygirl03 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard about that. I’ll have to give it a try.

@asamicat8323 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@p.doetsch6209 2 жыл бұрын

After polishing soak with phosphoric acid then clean and wax and it shouldn't come back.

@truantray 2 жыл бұрын

@@p.doetsch6209 it will come back because the chrome nickel layer is already damaged and the iron will just oxidize again because wax will not seal for long. The real solution is just by an aluminum bar for $10, and it will be much lighter.

@josephhackett9354 3 жыл бұрын

This worked amazingly! I used this on the handlebar and any other chrome surface I could find then disassembled the rusty bolts and bike pedals and soaked them in Iron Out. 30 year old bike that's been sitting outside looks as good as new!

@rich-qk7dc 2 жыл бұрын

Feels good bringing something back to life doesn't it

@MrRasZee 2 жыл бұрын

you watched a video then went and got busy

@rayheatley9910 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I had heard about using aluminum to remove rust from chrome but now thanks to you I know how to do it. You have made my life a bit brighter. Ray

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, happy to help!

@ColinTorrible Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for relating this tutorial towards chemistry. I learned not only what I came for but why what I am cleaning gets rusty.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad it was helpful.

@TheReality_TV 23 күн бұрын

Literally the best way to remove rust , thanks a lot man

@25inspector 3 жыл бұрын

I removed rust off an 1967 CCM 3 Speed fenders and rims with this technique. I worked very well. Thank you.

@kimberlyhardesty7858 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome explanation! Thank you - shared it with several people. Always beneficial to know the “why”.

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I couldn't agree more!

@jerrydc818 Жыл бұрын

The explanation and graphics made the video a whole lot better. Thanks for posting.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, thanks!

@lailingfrancislam4056 Жыл бұрын

You are precise , direct and convincing. Please teach us more.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

haha thank you! I have quite a few tutorials on KZfaq.

@gigihentz5510 2 жыл бұрын

I've never liked chemistry but thank God, there are people like you....great trick, it works just perfect !!

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it worked for you too. Thanks.

@jacobjames1171 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I bought a used spin bike today that has a little surface on the chrome.

@jorgechaux2506 3 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed!! You are very professional and amazing...wow!! You should have a TV show. God bless u!

@wiejetze8397 2 жыл бұрын

Very good hint! Thanks! That is exactly my problem these days preparing a bike that stood for longer time in the cellar for use again.

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bAc0nBoY755 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I've seen on the topic, thanks!!

@irvsstella 4 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC! I'll be using this technique on some old forks. Thank you!!!

@PeterMaddison2483 2 жыл бұрын

Hows this going to work on old folk? LOL

@SamsungChat335Blog 3 жыл бұрын

Great info and explanation! This is the kind of content that makes KZfaq a great place.

@AbdullahBasit24 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I enjoy watching such videos.

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

@jozefsk7456 3 жыл бұрын

i was one day away from stripping away just slighty rusted chrome handlebars and painting them. Thx a lot . A lot of work saved

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you found this trick first!

@ungratefulbastard8166 3 жыл бұрын

I love videos when you feed curiosity. Nice video .

@edgarperez1141 4 ай бұрын

Wow, excelent solution, I have recover a part of my bike in just 10 minutes, many thanks.

@johnpaulmakowski7464 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent informative video. I've been refinishing surfaces fir decades, and this is the first time I found out about using aluminum foil and water.

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@ginawalker9286 Жыл бұрын

which dide of the Alluminium foil should I use? Also water dripping filth onto brake cables? Yeah. No.

@ginawalker9286 Жыл бұрын

So it can be used on gorks attached to the ftont wheel with water? I was toldnot to do this. Use a beillo pad carefully. Nothing should go near the forks or they will seize up, same as the beakes

@hiimdominic3780 Жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I love how informative it is. I can tell that you care about teaching 👍🏼

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@uprightfossil6673 2 жыл бұрын

You are a perfect example of the best use of KZfaq. Rust will never be seen in the same light for me now. Thanks and all the best to you and yours

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.

@alexthai4957 Жыл бұрын

Try it yourself before you get too excited. Helps, but nothing like deceptive clickbait thumbnail used to get more views.

@jdillon8360 2 жыл бұрын

Nice clear explanation and great visual examples. Well done and thank you!

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@dinkc925 2 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try this on the classic Schwinn bicycle my father bought for me when I was twelve. Thank you!

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, best of luck with your project :)

@grantperkins368 Жыл бұрын

How did it go? Old Schwinns are cool.

@prajeethk4348 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, brother with excellent animation. My doubts about what chome is gone. Keep up the good work...

@genregurl Жыл бұрын

The nerd in me loves this. I'm refinishing a vintage project bike right now, so this was cool to watch.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Awesome! This trick has come in handy for me too while restoring vintage bikes.

@superviola88 2 жыл бұрын

your extra effort in creating those diagrams really made a difference

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful!

@donaldfranklin5391 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video in tips on how to get rid of rust on handlebars

@Work_G 3 жыл бұрын

After year from uploading this video popped up in recommends and I definitely will use this trick for my ATV project, thanks!

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

@behrpalomo4479 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m looking forward to cleaning up my motorcycle chrome with this tip.

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, best of luck!

@alexmorgan3435 5 ай бұрын

This guy has to be a chemistry teacher. Thank you.

@davidjimenez2996 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip. Will try in on the pipes of my motorcycle

@eyeonart6865 2 жыл бұрын

I was Leary but tried it on a rolling storage cart they someone put next to garbage it had some rust on it took it home and it totally worked. Thanks ever so much.

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you!

@vinmat3558 Жыл бұрын

Honest presentation of a good solution, with caution about limitation of aluminum scratching paint. Thanks.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@davidcarruthers8274 3 жыл бұрын

thats excellent. I'm just about to restore a 1980 bike and this will really help me a lot

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you found it helpful.

@msk3905 2 жыл бұрын

This works like a champ, been using it on my bikes for years

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@shanehaslett1535 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks buddy! Restoring an 80’s DYNO GT AIR all chrome for my son. Has some light rust just on the frame. This is awesome and hope it works. Ty.

@Nateboogie805 3 жыл бұрын

Dad of the year !

@amirashea2463 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. Nice to see the science behind it as well.

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching.

@mpt12345 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful tip!

@Brian-ft4dh 4 жыл бұрын

Very thorough vid, thanks for giving info on the science of it too to broaden our understanding!

@frankviramontes139 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the excellent explanation. Great job 👏 👍

@aitorbleda8267 4 жыл бұрын

You could disolve the rust afterwards with evaporust or similar, clean, and give it a clear coat.

@cjhoyle 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard that car wax can also help to seal the surface and limit future rust. In my case, I'm fine with it gradually rusting again over time so I don't bother with that.

@firstmkb 2 жыл бұрын

I love Evaporust!

@streetratt9999 3 жыл бұрын

You absolute legend! Thankyou so much!

@masterfuckerfuckface3376 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, worked quite well on my mum's rusted handlebars.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, nice work!

@desiarnaz7739 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and very educational, keep them coming please. Thank you!

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RampartPh 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip. i should've seen this earlier.

@waltw8230 6 ай бұрын

Wow just actually makes a lot of sense thanks for breaking it down

@cjhoyle 6 ай бұрын

No problem, glad it was helpful.

@mostrico 3 жыл бұрын

That was an excellent explanation now to clean my crome! Thanks for sharing Man!

@bojack-horseman Жыл бұрын

my bike's fork was more rust than chrome yesterday, now it looks almost new. thanks bro

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@princessexpistol 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I just got a free bike and it was badly rusted I managed to get a lot of the rust off the wheels and handle bars :)

@lindabeataczepiel2671 3 жыл бұрын

Science, yeah biatch! Thank you for a great tips!

@mvp_kryptonite Жыл бұрын

Rim brakes for the win!! Great video as usual

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@anaf4072 3 жыл бұрын

The best video on the topic!

@KhanhNguyen-gd8fv Жыл бұрын

Nice video. I love your explanation. May your channel grow exponentially!

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

haha thanks!

@dylanchapman6403 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this . I just tried this on my mini moto and now i can sort it for the summer so it can get shiny 😁

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@worscohli 11 ай бұрын

This was awesome! I didnt realize i was gonna get a science lesson! :D thanks for the tips!

@cjhoyle 11 ай бұрын

haha thanks.

@EricHeston98 4 жыл бұрын

great video and great scientific explanation

@ricardosanchez2610 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This really works!!

@jonathandescostes2263 3 жыл бұрын

This SUPER worked in my case, thank you so very much!!!!!

@cjhoyle 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@senecagordon5472 4 жыл бұрын

This actually worked great on my bike

@nonyabidness5708 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, one of the best how to videos ever. Got right to the point!

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad to hear.

@casperthegm741 Жыл бұрын

Confirmed, it works. Great tip, thank you.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks.

@kt6207 8 ай бұрын

Well done! You are saving the plant dude.

@craigpenwarden2350 3 жыл бұрын

In response to the comments about clear coat, it doesn't work well on Chrome or polished ally. For normal paint and laquers the surface needs to be roughed up or keyed for the product to stick properly. There are special "DTM" (direct to metal) products but even these sometimes fail when applied to highly polished surfaces

@williamtorres3694 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir for your knowledge. from Puerto Rico.

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@mikelandry3375 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You always have great tips.

@cjhoyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy them.

@williamsaloka9043 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid. and really helpful tip!!

@philweisgerber6844 2 жыл бұрын

The foil works AWESOME!!!! THANK YOU!!!

@cjhoyle 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@ejej6934 Жыл бұрын

I am going to try this method on the forks on my bike where the shocks are. The metal tubes on the upper part of the shock look like they might be the chromium stuff. I will report back later. Thanks for this tip! EDIT: Whoa! I tried it and it worked like a charm. The fork tubes look almost like new. I wish I could post photos. That's incredible. I wonder if spraying them with WD-40 would help keep rust down?

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Nice work! Glad it worked on your bike too.

@havefunandbikestuff 6 ай бұрын

Sir, amazing pointers. I like the way you think. Subscribed for sure 🎉 💯

@christopherloewen1433 Жыл бұрын

I fixing an old bike for a friend and this is gonna help a lot. I've never messed with chrome before so it's kinda new to me.

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Nice. Best of luck with your repair!

@christopherloewen1433 Жыл бұрын

@@cjhoyle thanks yeah he already has the bike back. I was able to clean it up a lot

@StevethecavemanLive Жыл бұрын

wonderful video, going to try this before letting go of my old bike :)

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Great idea. Best of luck!

@slurpii4669 Жыл бұрын

tried it today, just wanna say, thank you so much, my bicycle is extremely rusted, more than yours and it still worked, tho it needs a bit more work it 100% works

@cjhoyle Жыл бұрын

Awesome, nice work!