I'm in the process of restoring my first bike. The Ashtabula stem,cranks, and forks on my '78 could look better. I've read alittle on here about re-phosphating. Can anyone elaborate?

Should I not repaint?

Thanks!!

I love this website!! My participation in this hobby wouldn't be possible without you all. Thanks!!!!

dave

[ November 04, 2003, 12:52 PM: Message edited by: dbar1681 ]

I have restored old Ashtabula goods to look very nice with fine steel wool and then oiling them and rubbing it in, give that a try.

[ November 04, 2003, 03:11 PM: Message edited by: Randy ]

i think TIM had a hookup on a place that did phosphate work.. i thought about sending some of my stuff at one time but i always seem to find nos stuff so i don't bother....

I actually already took a fine wire wheel and went over them. I think I'll try the oil thing. Never thought of that.

Thanks Again, as always!!!!

Dave

Dave, if that"s not working, i can probably help out with phosphating.

What you soak them in fertilizer?

the oil thing does work, try wd-40 and fine steel wool (triple 000). gotta put alot of elbow grease, though