First start by washing the parts, Removing the dirt inside and out.
Now, with a high grade motor oil, or in this case, Raleigh All-Purpose Oil, apply a good amount to a some 0000 steel wool and a soft cotton rag.
Work the rough rusted and pitted marks with the steel wool and finish with the cloth and oil. Work the oil into the paint and polish for as long as you can stand.
I usually don't like oiling the paint but in this case, it was what was needed. (I have read that is all some folks do to restore a Roadster and recommend it!)
After the oil has worked its way into the paint and steel parts, it can be later polished with the hard wax.
YIKES! OK I see the light (if only the light reflected from the polished fender). Just curious, how long did it take to polish one fender with this method? Thanks. This project is one of the clearest and prettiest step by step restorations I have seen on a blog.
ReplyDeleteIts the labor of love and the love of labor shining through!
ReplyDeleteEach fender took about an hour.
I went with the motor oil method with restoring the Rudge Sports, mostly because it was easy and it was traditional. Come spring I may use wax. Though I've also heard about using boiled linseed oil. Scott, Any experience with that?
ReplyDeleteIm sure it works OK, but I'm not into the smell. It also could get a little sticky and later attract dirt.
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