What is the best way to remove surface rust from chrome?

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I have a 1994 Dyno bike that was in storage for 15 years & has minor surface rust on the chrome frame & spokes. What's the best way to get it off & make the bike shine without hurting it?

Thanks!

Answer
I have restored several old bicycles that had some serious surface rust. I've used several techniques:
1. Brass wire wheel (or any soft metal). This works really well and really fast. BUT, if you hold it in one place too long or the chrome plating is poorly done, it will take off the chrome or discolor it. Try this on a part that is not visible before you do the important/visible stuff.
2. Oxalic Acid (also known as wood bleach - you can get it at any wood working shop or online). It's a powder you mix with water. If you can take the part off, this stuff is magic. I bought a little plastic kid pool at WalMart, dumped some of this stuff in it and put an old bike frame and wheels in to soak. Use a plastic brush and the rust comes right off. This is by far the bast way to get spokes on wheels clean. There are so many small nooks and crannies that a soaking method like this is awesome.
3. Naval Jelly and 0000 steel wool - also works well for parts that you can't put in a oxalic acid bath. Make sure you use 0000 (four zeros) steel wool. Anything less will scratch the chrome.

Which ever technique you use, make sure you treat the chrome when you are done. The rust will come back very quickly if you don't protect it.

What is the best barefoot starter shoe?

Mikey

I understand this could be a little misleading but let's just put it this way. I want to buy a pair of barefoot shoes because I think they might be better for me than the running shoes that I wear now, which are just basic New Balance running shoes. Which are also 5 plus years old. I know I don't want the toe shoes. I find those ridiculous. A few of my family members have Merrell walking shoes and they love them. I've tried them on too and I also like them a lot. So I looked into their barefoot shoes and they have mixed reviews of course. I have also heard about this vivobarefoot brand which seems nice even though from the looks of it you're paying for foam. I haven't seen them in person so maybe the pictures are misleading. Also I see New Balance has a version too. Anyway here is my situation. I love lightweight shoes and the majority of my running will be on a trail in the woods that is basically small pebble. Nothing too rough. I haven't thought about running on concrete. I live in a city so sometimes I run the sidewalks but I don't plan on doing that too often. Other than running I also ride my bike in which case I also like a lightweight show. So overall, can anybody recommend a good barefoot shoe for me? Brand and model if you can, and maybe a good place to buy online. I can barely find any in stores and the only pair I did find were Merrells which fit quite well in a size 10. Thanks in advance

Answer
There is only one barefoot solution: barefoot.

Wearing any kind of footwear is not being barefoot, so dont kid yourself.

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