Rust inside steel frame

frankspencer1979

Is this inevitable or can it be prevented?

Just noticed some rust on my seat post as I took it out, obviously come from inside the frame. I imagine if I just leave it, at the very least the seat post will eventually seize into the frame!?

warpcow

There are specific 'framesaver' products, but apparently linseed oil works as well. Personally I've never had the need to (although my current frame has a coating as standard), as long as the frame has decent drainage it should be fine for more than long enough. There'll always be a bit of surface rust here and there.

nicklouse

My 1984 steel frame is fine. never done any thing to it.

and grease your seat post.

Levi_501

Every now and again, I spray WD40 through all the breath holes in the frame.

Obviously you need the straw, but just fire a few seconds in each hole. Shake the frame around.

Not sure it actually needs it though, just something I do.

The Rookie

Dynatrol, like wax oil, comes in aerosol with a nozzle like WD40, you can spray it direct on rust and it will inhibit further rusting as well.....spray through all the 'drain holes'.