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Chain surface rust question?

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McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
My 500 clearly had some damp or rain exposure as this is the chain that was new about 2 years ago now - it has covered less than 50 miles.

The outside part of the chain has surface rust, the inside is almost rust free - is it worth cleaning it up & using it?
I guess the blue appearance of the chain will be gone once I remove the surface rust with rust remover.

It's more of a safety question than cosmetics - I have new sprockets.


.side b by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr

.side a by Macabe Thiele, on Flickr

deltarider:
No problem at all. Clean it with some lampoil, kerosene, WD-40, whatever. Or with a steelbrush first. If you really want a chain with good looks, order a nickel plated one next time. ;)

Sesman:
I presume it’s not an oring chain. If so, give it a good clean and lube.

Oddjob:
Throw it in a bucket of your favorite stuff and let that eat the rust Ted. Won't hurt that type of chain.

Sesman:
Put it in the dishwasher, Ted😁😁

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