How to get rid of rust on your bicycle

Rust may start small, but it can grow quickly and damage metal. A short amount of time is all it takes for rust to damage your cycle’s smaller metal components permanently.

Nevertheless, if you notice rust early and treat it properly, you can effectively get rid of rust and lessen the risk of it spreading and causing permanent damage.

Things you will need

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  • WD-40® Multi Use Product

  • Sandpaper or a steel wool pad

  • Paint or nail polish

Step 1

Start on the surface

To get rid of rust, first, carefully rub affected areas with a steel wool pad or sand paper. Even if you eliminate rust from part of the metal, it can continue to spread.  But this will temporarily prevent further corrosion of the metal in the affected areas.

Step 2

Fix the paintwork

If the paint has chipped away from the metal, apply touch-up paint or fingernail polish to repair it. By painting the area, you will prevent air exposure and, therefore, rust.

Step 3

Take a can of WD-40 Multi-Use Product

Protect exposed metal, such as gears, chains, and brake cables, by applying WD-40 Multi-Use Product. Surfaces exposed to the air tend to rust more easily, but WD-40 can control oxidation. So, this will help not only to get rid of rust, but also prevent rust forming in the first place.

Job done

It's important to apply WD-40 regularly to the cycle's exposed parts such as the frame and gears. This will help to protect against corrosion and rust caused by moisture, chemicals, and dirt.  Hopefully, this guide has shown you how to get rid of rust with the help of WD-40 Multi Use Product.  For more hints and tips, read our blog.