Team Adam's Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I couldn't resist doing a writeup for this. The subject is a couple year old Schwinn trike that Tanner has lost interest in/outgrown. His cousin Liam who comes over to the house pretty often loves to ride it though so its time we give it a new home. Because its been outside almost its whole life though I couldn't send it over in the condition it was in... mini-detail time! BEFORE: Main problem was just rusting metal... but there was a fair amount of dirt and grime all over. Started by prepping a mixture of APC and Car Wash to strip clean the entire bike. A boars hair wheel brush and trim & lug nut brush were used to agitate Moved into the shade of the garage to avoid water spots and used the Metro Blaster Sidekick to knock all the water out of the cracks/crevices. Even after cleaning the foot pads were a little grimy. Quick fix = Full strength APC and a utility towel to scrub them clean: Next all the surfaces were clayed using Adam's Clay & Detail Spray as a lube Followed up with a quick hand polishing with Revive Polish on a blue Hex Grip applicator NOW... my weapons to take on the rusting spokes/fenders - Adam's Metal Polish #1, nutrile gloves, and 0000 steel wool. Residues would be removed using a couple Edgless Utility Towels. Followed with a hand polishing using Metal Polish #2 and BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE!! Continued to polish the rest of the trike, including all the spokes, handle bars, and any other chrome trim that was looking dull and rusty. Once everything was looking greatly improved I treated this little trike to a coat of Americana Paste Wax A quick application of Super VRT to the seat, grips, and tires AFTER: Not perfect, but vastly improved! I'll have to hook Liam up with a single soft and 4oz Detail Spray to keep it up And what Dylan writeup would be complete without the obligatory thumbs up reflection shot (patent pending) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley@Adams Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 AWESOME JOB!!! Does Tanner want it back now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 pretty fancy looking trike there Dylan. Nice writeup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrVette83 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 That thing looks great afterward!! What process did you use on the rusted spokes? I noticed in the after shots they were looking infinitely better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 NOW... my weapons to take on the rusting spokes/fenders - Adam's Metal Polish #1, nutrile gloves, and 0000 steel wool. Residues would be removed using a couple Edgless Utility Towels was kinda hard to see between pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrVette83 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 was kinda hard to see between pics Touche and thank you my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyAcadia09 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 no prob. does look pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Nice man! Guess that bike's too good for some HammerTime huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Real nice Dylan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpu471 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 What! only a one bucket wash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 a wood grain back deck? that is rolling hi class nice mini detail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds and Ends Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'd ride that!! Pretty cool.... - Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Definitely make sure Liam understands proper upkeep techniques! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paoutdoorsman Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Dylan, great work bringing that little guy back to life. I'm sure Liam will love it! Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krewsman Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Okay Dylan, I'm bringing my one-owner 1969 Schwinn Varsity 10-speed for you to lavish attention upon on Saturday! Wow, did that little trike come out nicely! Mine isn't in quite that good shape--it's a project for when I'm old... No comments from the peanut gallery, PLEASE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mato Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Too cool.... Your neighbors have to think you are absolutely crazy!!! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'm sure they do... the guy who lives across the street works nights so he was out front washing his truck while I was washing the trike. I contemplated getting out the pressure washer and/or foam gun, but that might have been taking it too far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHChevyguy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 That's all kinds of outstanding there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Lol. Right on Dylan. Trike is pimpin bro!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Sweet looking ride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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