Framesaver - The Chainlink2024-03-28T09:51:15Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/framesaver?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI read about it but could not…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-07-30:2211490:Comment:9341602015-07-30T13:14:13.001ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>I read about it but could not find any particular instructions on how to go about it. Additionally I understand the "proper" material is <strong><em>boiled</em></strong> linseed oil and I did not want to boil oil in my house. I was also not sure if I would have to put the boiling hot oil into the bike and that all seemed a bit more unpleasant than the other material applications.</p>
<p>I would have gone with the Boeshield which does not carry as many warnings but I thought that it might not…</p>
<p>I read about it but could not find any particular instructions on how to go about it. Additionally I understand the "proper" material is <strong><em>boiled</em></strong> linseed oil and I did not want to boil oil in my house. I was also not sure if I would have to put the boiling hot oil into the bike and that all seemed a bit more unpleasant than the other material applications.</p>
<p>I would have gone with the Boeshield which does not carry as many warnings but I thought that it might not last as long.</p>
<p>I admit though the final decision was mostly speculative based on the small amount of evidence I had for any of these options.</p>
<p>In the end I am reasonably happy with the effort and issues regarding application. And considering I paid 65$ for lunch for two the other day, 12$ for a can of Frame Protector doesn't seem too bad to apply to a bike frame that cost $600.</p> I've used LPS 3 and been very…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-07-28:2211490:Comment:9336692015-07-28T01:45:47.113ZMarc A. Irwinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarcAIrwin
<p>I've used LPS 3 and been very happy with it. I've never seen it in Home Depot but Ace Hardware stores always seem to have it in stock.</p>
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<p>I've used LPS 3 and been very happy with it. I've never seen it in Home Depot but Ace Hardware stores always seem to have it in stock.</p>
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<p>Marc</p> None of which are necessary i…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-07-27:2211490:Comment:9338122015-07-27T19:54:04.686ZTony Adamshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyAdams
<p>None of which are necessary if you use Linseed oil, which also costs a lot less.</p>
<p>Assuming that all of our commuters will get stolen before they rust through, we may never find out which substance was worth all the trouble and toxicity. :)</p>
<p>None of which are necessary if you use Linseed oil, which also costs a lot less.</p>
<p>Assuming that all of our commuters will get stolen before they rust through, we may never find out which substance was worth all the trouble and toxicity. :)</p> yep, and safety glasses.
tag:thechainlink.org,2015-07-27:2211490:Comment:9335322015-07-27T14:16:50.796ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>yep, and safety glasses.</p>
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<p>yep, and safety glasses.</p>
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<p></p> Marcus at YoJimbo's has it ty…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-07-27:2211490:Comment:9337772015-07-27T14:16:44.170ZJim Freemanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimFreeman
<p>Marcus at YoJimbo's has it typically. I think Boulevard Bikes also tends to have a can or two.</p>
<p>Marcus at YoJimbo's has it typically. I think Boulevard Bikes also tends to have a can or two.</p> Yes, wet weather and year rou…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-07-27:2211490:Comment:9336882015-07-27T13:14:12.305ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>Yes, wet weather and year round commuting apply...I went with the frame protector. I thought it would probably last longer. I pulled everything off the frame but the head set cups and the chain was flopping around but I used some tie wraps and plastic bags to prevent any issues. I mounted the frame in my repair stand to make it easy to rotate. It was a nasty job. I did it in the garage with the door open and a fan on, and still it was a very stinky affair. I used WD40 to clean the frame…</p>
<p>Yes, wet weather and year round commuting apply...I went with the frame protector. I thought it would probably last longer. I pulled everything off the frame but the head set cups and the chain was flopping around but I used some tie wraps and plastic bags to prevent any issues. I mounted the frame in my repair stand to make it easy to rotate. It was a nasty job. I did it in the garage with the door open and a fan on, and still it was a very stinky affair. I used WD40 to clean the frame afterwards and found that it worked really well and even removed some sticker residue that was left after I removed the "biking is dangerous" sticker.</p> I bought both of these produc…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-07-25:2211490:Comment:9332382015-07-25T17:59:07.245ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>I bought both of these products and I am on the fence as which to use to protect the inside of the frame of my new Surly. The "frame protector" has some serious scary warnings so that makes me a bit nervous but I can use the T-9 for all kinds of stuff.</p>
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<p>Any one have good experiences with either and T-9 as a fame protector in particular?…</p>
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<p>I bought both of these products and I am on the fence as which to use to protect the inside of the frame of my new Surly. The "frame protector" has some serious scary warnings so that makes me a bit nervous but I can use the T-9 for all kinds of stuff.</p>
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<p>Any one have good experiences with either and T-9 as a fame protector in particular?</p>
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<p></p> Haven't seen Framesaver itsel…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-04-27:2211490:Comment:5395342012-04-27T23:22:23.079ZAlbany Park Alhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AlanThatcher
<p>Haven't seen Framesaver itself, but I've seen Boeshield T-9, which is claimed to have similar properties recently at Barbizon, a company that supplies theatrical and video/motion picture lighting gear. They have an office on Elston N of Fullerton.</p>
<p>There's also LPS 3, which sprays out as a heavy, waxy coat intended to inhibit rust. I think it is very similar, possibly even identical, to Framesaver. It might be easier to find as I've seen <br></br>LPS products at Home Depot. </p>
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<p>Haven't seen Framesaver itself, but I've seen Boeshield T-9, which is claimed to have similar properties recently at Barbizon, a company that supplies theatrical and video/motion picture lighting gear. They have an office on Elston N of Fullerton.</p>
<p>There's also LPS 3, which sprays out as a heavy, waxy coat intended to inhibit rust. I think it is very similar, possibly even identical, to Framesaver. It might be easier to find as I've seen <br/>LPS products at Home Depot. </p>
<p>It would be interesting to test all the supposed rustproofing treatments and see how they do. Someone on Bikeforums actually did this, putting several of them, including plain linseed oil, on a piece of iron and leaving it exposed for some time...but after posting some partial results he disappeared.</p>
<p>I don't feel like investing the money in Framesaver and every other treatment, but I do have some of the LPS, and I think I'll spray something on some exposed iron or steel to see how it does.</p>
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