Bike Repair Stand Restoration

How to restore a bike repair stand.

I picked up this professional bike repair stand for $10 on craigslist. All it needed was a spit shine.

I wanted to experiment with phosphoric acid as a rust remover. I brushed it over the rust on the base of the stand and let it sit for 24 hours as directed. This didn't seem to have the desired effect I was looking for. I think if I had brushed on the acid and immediately used an abrasive to loosen the rust it would have worked well. Instead I got out my 3M abrasive wheel bit and ripped the rust off.

Prime the base on both sides, let dry thoroughly and then paint.

Disassemble the clamp head.

I tried a commercial rust remover called Metal Rescue for this project. It worked well but was over priced in my opinion. Vinegar would have been a better option if I had had the patience. After removing the rust lubricate the hardware.

Paint the clamp pieces.

Reassemble the clamp head.

The plastic from the inside of the clamp had significantly deteriorated, so I used epoxy to secure an old bike tire inside the clamp jaws.

Complete the reassembly and prop up your bike.