MattiThundrrr
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Not going to mention any names, but you aren't the only oneI recently saw a picture of "Boiled linseed oil". Before that I always thought I have to buy linseed oil and boil it at home in a pot or a kettle.
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Not a big expert, but have put it on a couple of rats, Just put a dab on a clean rag and rub it in. Park it in the sun and later rub off the excess. Be sure to dispose of the used rags safely as they are a fire hazard.
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Ha-ha me too!I recently saw a picture of "Boiled linseed oil". Before that I always thought I have to buy linseed oil and boil it at home in a pot or a kettle.
I actually went to Lowe’s looking for linseed oil and they had boiled linseed oil on the shelf!
I was like, wow, that’s handy!
lol
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Yep, you could use a rag or brush.
On this bike, I thought I would have to use a brush for tight spots; mainly the top of the forks.
@horsefarmer is right, wipe it on, soak it in the sun, wipe off any excess later.
One note, being oil, I noticed it did bleed, or expand. There were tight spots I missed and after 2 days of sitting, the spots somehow “filled in.”
Finally, the stuff is HIGHLY combustible. There are good Youtube videos showing how dangerous and how to dispose.
Be careful and I look forward to seeing your results!!!
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Ok, so, as I’m planning on riding and flipping this, the wheels I scabbed off the grammaw patina bike weren’t too hot; I could have doinked with them to true them, but I actually had another set that were off that beach cruiser I found on the curb in the back of our neighborhood.
They’re actually pretty good wheels.
I tried to make some fake rust!!! It came out in the end I think, but did not go completely as planned!!!
The maroon paint I bought was closer to hot pink than maroon!!!! And the brown rust lookin’ paint I got to cover and compliment the maroon was more like a clear coat with tan colored flecks in it!!!
Fortunately I had some funky brown metallic in my cabinet that saved the job!!!
So; “hot maroon,” brown fleck clear coat and brown metallic: poof!!! Fake rust!!!
Patina look with new ride feel!!!!
They’re actually pretty good wheels.
I tried to make some fake rust!!! It came out in the end I think, but did not go completely as planned!!!
The maroon paint I bought was closer to hot pink than maroon!!!! And the brown rust lookin’ paint I got to cover and compliment the maroon was more like a clear coat with tan colored flecks in it!!!
Fortunately I had some funky brown metallic in my cabinet that saved the job!!!
So; “hot maroon,” brown fleck clear coat and brown metallic: poof!!! Fake rust!!!
Patina look with new ride feel!!!!
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Ok; here we are.
Back to square one:
100% patina bike, new big-box cruiser wheels sporting faux patina.
I think all I need is a master link, and I can finish assembly, take it for a test ride then snap some pic’s!!!!
Back to square one:
100% patina bike, new big-box cruiser wheels sporting faux patina.
I think all I need is a master link, and I can finish assembly, take it for a test ride then snap some pic’s!!!!
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Woo-hooo!
Sort of an accident, but it’s done!!!!
I just started piddling on this tonight thinking I’d do the crank and relax, but one thing led to another and next thing you know, I’m 3.5 miles in on my test ride!
Made it the full 7, so, it’s clear to sell!!!
It does have a big box coaster wheel on it that whines like crazy when coasting.
Anyone got any good tricks to quiet it down?
Sort of an accident, but it’s done!!!!
I just started piddling on this tonight thinking I’d do the crank and relax, but one thing led to another and next thing you know, I’m 3.5 miles in on my test ride!
Made it the full 7, so, it’s clear to sell!!!
It does have a big box coaster wheel on it that whines like crazy when coasting.
Anyone got any good tricks to quiet it down?
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Done!!!
MattiThundrrr
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Killer stripes on the rack, the monochrome scheme really works, nice patina.
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Did the BLO loose all of the stickiness? I'm getting one ready to try this weekend.
I had one of them that made noise. I took it apart, couldn't find anything wrong, lubed and put back together and it was quiet! I don't know why.
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Yes; however, as it lost it’s tackiness, it also lost gloss.
I put a super fine coat on before the photo shoot to make it glossy.
When the tackiness is gone, the sheen would be equal to a satin finish.
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Perfect, I was trying to decide between a satin clear or BLO for this bike but I have BLO on hand so the choice is made. I didn't want it to look like a fuzzy mouse if it stayed tacky.
I've had 2 of these China clone Shimano type coasters which have been noisy, before and after disassembly and lube. Both were new. The cure is to put some miles on them. I guess some internal parts have to wear a bit...
came out great. nice job.
Gotta be happy with this one!
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