Chain surface rust question?

[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😁😁

[Laverda Dave]

Put it in the dishwasher, Ted😁😁

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[taysidedragon]

If all the links are moving freely, no stiff links,  then good to use. Spray the light surface rust with ACF50 then wipe off the excess.