Degree of difficulty: for everyone
Tool: Triangular scraper, brush, sandpaper Auxiliary materials: Wax, spray wax, assembly grease, polish, thinner, varnish
TIPS:
- Do not apply wax to the clamping areas of carbon parts, the braking surfaces of the rims or the brake pads when cleaning your bike. - Do not wash your bike with a steam jet or a strong jet of water like some mechanics at professional racing stables. This not only removes dirt and salt but also grease in places that absolutely need lubrication, for example between the chain links, sprockets, etc. The water jet can also get into the bearings. The water jet can also penetrate the bearings and water down the grease packing, thereby destroying it.
- Steel and aluminium frames that have become unsightly can be sandblasted or chemically stripped and powder-coated again. A selection of companies that have experience with this: www.bikecolours.de, www.gleiss-rahmenbau.de, www.farbwunsch.de, www.goetz-pulverbeschichtung.de
- Carbon parts must not be powder-coated or stove-enamelled, as the high temperatures would damage their structure. Sandblasting and chemical paint stripping are also taboo. The old paint can only be removed by very careful manual sanding.
All workshop tips on the subject of corrosion (prevention, repairing minor damage, repairing major damage) can be found in the PDF download.
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