How do I remove rust from handlebars of a childs bike and furbish it?

Brocho
by Brocho
  13 answers
  • Maureen McAteer Vasily Maureen McAteer Vasily on May 07, 2018

    It has been a long time since I've used my favorite toy/tryke cleaner: ZUD is not available everywhere but I've seen it in hardware and grocery stores. One can lasts a long time. Good luck.

  • Henri001 Henri001 on May 07, 2018

    crinkle up some tin foil and rub along the handlebars...that should remove the rust!


  • Kelli Murphy Kelli Murphy on May 07, 2018

    Sand it until smooth & clean of rust. Then get silver Rustoleum spray paint from the hardware store. This stuff is good, meant to repair/ cover chrome bumpers on vehicles.

  • Pam1418628 Pam1418628 on May 07, 2018

    Whink rust remover works great, but don't leave it on too long and use gloves. ..

    When I was a kid my Mom made me clean rust off my Dad's chrome car bumpers with Coca Cola...I remember that worked pretty good and I never drank any until I was in my 20's and I haven't had one in decades...and I still have my own teeth...lol

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on May 07, 2018

    rub some WD 40 on the bars with a soft rag

  • Yolanda Galvez Yolanda Galvez on May 07, 2018

    Naval jelly sold at Walmart, brush on let set for a few minutes and wipe, good as new.

  • Pit30014149 Pit30014149 on May 07, 2018

    Bar Keepers Friend cleanser and polish (powder), sold at most grocery stores, and a wet rag. Rub and rinse.


  • BracyA BracyA on May 11, 2018

    I used brillo steel wool pads for the rust, then wash of with damp rag. I then used some turtle wax to polish after it dries.

  • 2dogal 2dogal on May 11, 2018

    Yes - just what BracyA said.

  • Tina Keller Tina Keller on May 11, 2018

    ketchup yes ketchup just coat it and leave it over night if that doesn’t work soak paper towels in vinager and let soak over night one of the two will most definitely wirk

  • William William on May 11, 2018

    Use a green kitchen scrubby and WD40. Remove as much as you can. Clean off the residue with some soap and water. Then use Rustoleum spray paint for metal. Tape everything else off. Several light coats of paint will get you a smooth finish.

  • ☘️ TxBella ☘️ TxBella on May 11, 2018

    Pot ash( ashes from fireplace) make a paste and coat the handle bars gently scrubbing ( I like to use my fingers or a soft toothbrush to keep from scratching the item) let it dry well then remove with a soft damp toothbrush and dry rag repeat process as needed.

    Good Luck 🍀!

  • Lisa S. Lisa S. on May 11, 2018

    When I was a kid we always used a brillo / steel wool soap pad to get the rust off our bikes. Then we used car wax.