Fighting bike corrosion

Nigel C · 26-Nov-2005, 23:55

Sorry i'm really bored

I just had a thought i was looking at a packet of tea bags today (as you do

) and saw the legend 'high in antioxidants' .
now i thought to myself if you made a really really concentrated brew and brushed /sprayed whatever on the relevant bits on your bike would it protect / prevent corrosion

Davieravie · 27-Nov-2005, 00:00

Hahahaha.....I was gonna chuck red wine all over mine, then I thought...would it be better in my gut??? Me thinks aye.

Guido · 27-Nov-2005, 15:10

Nigel,

Try this stuff.

Works pretty well from my experience so far

http://www.scottoiler.com/pc/viewPrd...5&idcategory=9

http://www.biker247.com/news/1035.asp

Gc

Ains. · 27-Nov-2005, 22:09

Quote:

Originally posted by Nigel C
Sorry i'm really bored

I just had a thought i was looking at a packet of tea bags today (as you do

) and saw the legend 'high in antioxidants' .
now i thought to myself if you made a really really concentrated brew and brushed /sprayed whatever on the relevant bits on your bike would it protect / prevent corrosion

Nope it would turn your paint work brown and stain your metal work. Tannin in the tea, see.

Ains.

berto · 27-Nov-2005, 22:10

FS 365 is top stuff....Aye Davie like you would waste a drop ya tink!!

weeian · 27-Nov-2005, 22:20

last winter i used a bike bubble with carbon Filters, creates a moisture free environment for your bike to sleep in, not 1 hint of cendensation or moisture.

/ian

berto · 27-Nov-2005, 22:24

I'll give you a tenner for it

phoenix n max · 27-Nov-2005, 22:54

Another vote for the scotoiler stuff. However it's practice here to hose off the bikes after a run in winter when they've cooled no matter how dark it is outside, dry and then recoat. Seems to work well for me.

Alternative is do what Ade does and coat liberally in oil and don't wash it for 2 years

Seems to work well too

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27-Nov-2005, 00:00	#2
Davieravie Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 799 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auld Reekie Mood: Warmed up and ready to go Hahahaha.....I was gonna chuck red wine all over mine, then I thought...would it be better in my gut??? Me thinks aye. Reply

27-Nov-2005, 22:10	#5
berto Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 730 Join Date: Oct 2004 FS 365 is top stuff....Aye Davie like you would waste a drop ya tink!! Reply

27-Nov-2005, 22:20	#6
weeian Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 874 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow Mood: 2 for 1 mmm :) last winter i used a bike bubble with carbon Filters, creates a moisture free environment for your bike to sleep in, not 1 hint of cendensation or moisture. /ian Reply

27-Nov-2005, 22:24	#7
berto Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 730 Join Date: Oct 2004 I'll give you a tenner for it Reply