Chrome Cleaning on a Schwinn Stingray  

Okay. I’m impressed. That handlebar bag trick was the ferret balls.

just scored a sting ray for free on the street, similar condition to yours shown. thank you so much for the detailed series!

The STP was nostalgic of that time. If the bike came stock with the STP it should be put on. We used to use the Union 76 antenna ball to protect the ends of the cables. It was kind of nifty then.😎🇺🇸

I can't believe I came across your video. While cleaning out my mother's garage, I found my sister's 1966 Schwinn Stingray which isn't it that bad of shape. I was going to find someone to restore it, but you give me hope. I'm still watching them and realize I need Schwinn tools. I'm giving the bike to her for Christmas. I also found a 1965 Schwinn Tandem which will need a lot of work.

These videos make for some awesome tips on preserving my old bikes. Thanks for posting them an’ keep them coming!

Cool vid

I had a purple Stingray when I was in elementary school. It even had the STP sticker on the banana seat.

Put the decals back on for sure.

Great tips thanks. I just got an iverson charger the same color.

Id leave the stickers off. That was the last care takers vision. Yea the STP was cool but it was only original once replacing it isnt the same.

Sweet share! Very satisfying to see a job well done while learning at the same time!! So glad to meet you and glad to support and follow your channel!!

Can’t wait for the next video! Very informative.

Another great video! I am a big Evaporust fan and user, but good to know Eastwood is an option. Love your innovation on the box for the fender and plastic tube for the handlebars. I have become a Quick Glo fan for all chome polishing - paste that goes on great with a toothbrush, give it a try

Great Video, I have a few stingrays myself, though none are springers, I have a couple 64 coppertone deluxe, etc. all pre 69. Enjoyed watching the update, I’d buy the new STP sticker for sure!

Good stuff! Knows a ton about bikes and history ! Good channel!

Oh thank the LORD! I have been dying for an update video from you for forever. Bike looks amazing. I have an 82 Pixie I am working on and using your channel as inspiration. Keep em' coming. . . and soon :-)

Great work, nice results. The cad plated and zinc plated parts are not going to do well in the Rust Treatment or Evaporust. They will darken as you found out. Chrome parts and plain iron parts come out great. I prefer a brass or ultra-fine wire wheel on a bench grinder for cleaning those, and a gentle touch. 0000 grade steel wool is a fine option too. You've got a 66 Stingray, like mine, so you have chrome fender stays and chrome seat clamp. For most folks with later bikes, those are cad-plated pieces too, so proceed with caution. Sometimes with cleanups, less is more. I'd leave the stickers off, my preference, unless they are helpful in covering some major defect. The matching paint is tough to get right, unless you follow Schwinn's full paint regimen- hard for touchups. Red primer, silver basecoat, then thin coats of top color. Really tricky to match original paint. And with cleaning any vintage Schwinn, avoid touching the chainguard silkscreen. The white original graphic turns into a big smear all too easily.

Your videos are excellent & very informative. Keep up the good work.

Can't wait to see the end result... I have a 5 speed Stingray I'm going to restore just need to find the time. Great videos! Subbed

The fender box how funny, do what we have to. I liked your reply "everything has a price". I may have a 66 date code forged goose neck that would be original, of course it would increase your bikes value substantially!

That color is a candy 2 stage. U should have used a silver base then the touch up color.

Just subscribed! Where did you get that material for the seat and what is it called? I have an old bike to fix up but can't find the correct material. Thanks.

This is great- where are you based out of? IL?

Great info and enjoyed the video. What did you do to remove the rust from wheels/rims?

There's no chrome like schwinn chrome. Lol. I soak my chrome parts in distilled vinegar and then use a #0000 steelwhool with WD40 and a final polish with mothers chrome and aluminum polish.

I just bought one at a yard sale for $20 someone gave it a cheap spray paint job. How do i go about removing the bad paint job and bring it back to the original paint job? Also, how can i find out what year it is and how can i find extra parts for it as they didn't put the fenders back on.

I have my original 1967 Stingray of the same color. I can’t seem to find your last videos. Is the bike restoration complete?

Put the stickers back on

Did you ever put it back together?

Honest opinion, the rust spot looked better than that touch up paint, and it wasnt spreading. Great job though.

I have a question, I have a 65 what I’m told is a stingray. It has been repainted it and decals put on. All I added were aftermarket Schwinn pedals, seat and sissy bar.I’ve searched the number and it’s an actual Chicago 1965 frame. What I can’t find out is if it’s an actual stingray.?

I have a 1970 Schwinn 5 speed stingray that needs major cleaning. The banana seat is discolored. What would I use?

The handlebar stem is not correct to this bike

Men the sell on ebay the same paint

Cleaning the rust off of the frame looked good until you touched it up - sorry but the touch up paint looks awful..

duh...Let me guess you're going to give it away...