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[winchman]

I have a rusty old 1960s Mobylette, its almost complete and we would like too get it running but leave the rusty patina so how should I treat it?

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[Rick]

I used to have the same model.

It should be possible to lose the red rusty look, then I'd either go over it with a lightly-oiled rag (although your clothes might not like that option) or else a proper wax in a tin - not the paste stuff. Some also use linseed oil.

One trick I was given to lose the red rustiness, was to go over the paintwork with one of those two-sided pan scrubs, with a 50% mix of water and bleach. Obviously try a small area first, but it tends to turn the rusty bits grey which looks better (IMO), before waxing or oily-ragging. Sometimes using a polish over the affected areas, such as Mer, has the same effect.

RJ
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[winchman]

Thanks
How do you think I should un seize it?
I am missing the nut that holds the forks on but other than that it looks complete
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[DM]

Some have used Owatrol to protect a rusty/ patinated vehicle, It's intended for use on garden furniture.
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The rust absorbs it and it dries to a matt finish

[winchman]

Thanks for your help, after a lot of thought we have decided to sell it as we just have too many unfinished projects
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