5 Crazy Bike Hacks To Restore Any Bike!

[@VAustin89]

That aluminum foil trick will now be a part of my tool box..

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Dude SAME

[@doriking275]

Use wd40 with the alfoil. Its much better then rubbing it dry.

[@doriking275]

Also, alfoil doesn't scratch the chrome because alfoil is weaker than chrome.

[@squidlyminimalisim]

Does it work on neochrome

[@trentdawg2832]

Fine xxxx steel wool and wd40 always worked for me

[@jeremiefitzpatrick9722]

Every person who owns a BMX or bike should watch this🔥

[@dmac7403]

A lot of these aren't race bike BMX their truck bikes Dyno,Gt and so on atleast know the difference.

[@vincestyles1030]

I think you found a niche with the old school BMX bikes. I enjoy watching you take them apart and put them back together brings back a lot of childhood memories. I still have my bike from when I was a kid so many people asked me to buy it, but I’ll never sell my 1985 blue hutch judge

[@joninfiction]

Do a full resto job Phu!! Liked the video!

[@jakjohn672]

My dad turnt that same performer yellow n fixed it up around 95..still thankfull 2 this day. Thanks dad

[@519CZRacer]

Great video. I plan to restore my 1978 Torker as a retirement project within the next few months.

[@churchclothes1]

I have a set of those profile cranks on my Homeless Mack....with Shimano DX pedals..... very nice cranks.

[@kimoarmstrong3519]

I would like to see Phu dye a set of wheels.

[@rickybobby5950]

Great, now I want a GT Performer! I just finished a restoration on my old Redline 5-Spot and have been looking for another old-mid school project. I have a couple of modern bikes (Redline MX-24, Fit XXL 20" TRL) but there is just something about the way the old bikes take me back to my childhood. I am almost 50 and remember drooling over the Performer in BMX Plus! and ended up with a Cycle Pro (turquoise Mag F/S w/ white Peregrine mags) because my shop couldn’t get one for a month and I didn’t want to wait. Keep clickin’ Alfredo!

[@santiagoortiz3643]

What i needed 👍

[@AlfredoMancuso]

💯💯👍🏻

[@tomekpaluch9088]

Your the man, i wish the east coast had shops like this. Thank you

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@kicksndcars6029]

East coast rust ain’t like west coast rust we have to watch the Europeans ideas for rust and stuff 😂

[@Kieren2742]

I would watch every episode of that full tear down and bike restoration video guaranteed.

[@Sexybeast61920]

I'm currently working on a complete restoration on my 1985 Redline 500b Trimoly. It's been a huge project, but it's a first experience for me so it's been fun. This video is awesome glad to see you working on a classic.

[@matthewbrandon6064]

I just bought 2 haro bikes a 2010 top am and a 2015 top am plus got a third bonus bike. An old mongoose sniper all for 200 bucks and all look like new. I rebuilt them all. Totally worth my money 😃

[@nathanlapointe6697]

Keep it how it is with the Patina! It will look great! New tires, tubes, pads and chain are all safety items and should be replaced! I don’t know if you guys would want to try it but since it’s a white bike and he wants to give it a wash look up “comet wash”. Like the sink cleaner. It works great and will really make that white pop!

[@wildDuces234]

Sending love out! what a great conversation to hear from you about restoring an old school GT

[@jafetivan1]

My buddy just sold me a OG 80 Schwinn SX-2000 survivor he found thrown out with the garbage. I paid $100 bucks for it and this video was very helpful thank you🤘

[@mikehagen3785]

Love that you point out what WD40 is.. I've been in too many conversations about the fact that it is a cleaner, not lubricant.

[@furleyforever]

Agreed. People don't usually find about this until after they've cleaned all the lubricant out of the part that needed it.

[@DaGGerboyz305]

That limo is pure midschool goodness. By the way flight single pinch bolts vs profile gen 1. No comparison profile is the daddy of 3 PC cranks.

[@phillipwilliams8805]

Steel wool has always been my friend when it comes to chrome cause if that don’t work then it needs to be re-chromed. Cause if all you are doing is scratch the surface like sand paper that rust is just going to come back.

[@DigitalFunkPunk]

I'd do a blue or pink chain to match the stickers.

[@timmorgan7402]

You're exactly right, it is beautiful and I did have one I had the green one, then the Dayglow pink Pro freestyle tour team model, 87

[@Chevymetal69z28]

Add a little water or WD-40 when using the aluminum foil.

[@kookiekrazie]

That was my dream bike back then! I used to go into the bike shop multiple times a week and just check it out. I ended up getting a used purple one instead for 250 bucks but I still loved it just as much.

[@djangodelacruz4226]

Thank phu and alf! Needed this for my chrome dartmoor cody.

[@juliangaribay4711]

For the plastic parts to add shine or life back into them put Vaseline on the parts let it soak in or chapstick works to work it in to coat the parts then you can either sand the parts or wipe em down to see what is needed after

[@lewis8281]

Leave it the way it is so you can ride it and not have to worry about banging it up.

[@ghostlaewon]

i appreciate his attention to detail ...BMX TLC!!!

[@squidlyminimalisim]

Does the alfoil trick work on neochrome

[@cthebikeman9733]

Great video Alfred!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hotrod40hec1]

How did you cut the tire and do u have a video of it

[@donnyj9250]

I owned that exact free agent in 96'. Was stolen out of my shed by the guy we got it from, I suspect. Mine didn't have purple rims, though.

[@billionairerodentslayer.7350]

I have the same exact bike in my garage as we speak.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

That’s what’s up!

[@Oliver1072]

Did that dude say he wanted to replace those profile cranks with flight cranks?! WTF!!

[@angeloromero888]

How u take rust off a chrome bike?

[@x88868]

17:13 Da Krome on Da Krame

[@cfmechanic]

That foil works on car rims and bumpers too. Purple chain

[@adamsifford6228]

Is this Alfredo Mancusos shop?

[@4usall181]

wheres your shop i need some parts

[@Mic420m]

Tear one down Phu

[@radkesrods1184]

ive stripped ALL of those splined profile cranks. hes right if you ride and not cruise you need flights lol

[@twitchxHxA]

Where is your shop?

[@claytonkirby878]

A lil patina is good sometimes as show queen brings wrong attention buy thief lol

[@jaywalkercrew4446]

Is Skyway BMX lighter in weight than a GT Performer?

[@BrokenPineapple]

Not guna lie, the metal file on the ogk rims made me cringe lol. I wonder how many times that can be done before you reach the point of no return. Also, just run white brake pads? Or would the dye remove the black eventually. Prolly take many a few times. Nice video

[@christopherkerr8112]

Citric Acid works great on chrome it removes all the rust

[@revvolutionz]

Yeeeerr

[@AlfredoMancuso]

😎

[@Rmatetazzi]

How about a light bleach wash to get those white mags clean? Or would that damage the material?

[@jopac75]

I was wondering when you guys were gonna show those old school bikes. I have at least 5 Gt performers. I’d keep the chain and try to restore it later especially if it’s GT stamped. Until then I’d put a chrome one on there. Personally I’d tear the bike down and give everything a good cleaning. Keep it og and add the new tires and brake pads. If the bike was completely trashed I’d go for a complete restore. Show more videos like this with the old school bikes!

[@ethixhiggins5059]

If it sat upside down and was rained on outside and rust is in the frame how would you restore

[@claytonkirby878]

I need kool stop white pads yeah my repop skyways ..got some black rub yeah I didn't know lol

[@phillipwilliams8805]

I would rather have a free agent than a red line only cause I think they are more rare. Even though they still make them today there probably still less of them being made compared to redline.

[@reincarnated95]

Growing up in my neighborhood Redline 401 f185 full wraps were the top dog!

[@kingbrandonguzz787]

Yo Alfredo what hub guards you recommend ?

[@MorbidThrasher666]

I want that chain!!!

[@kicksndcars6029]

I want that chain

[@matthubbard904]

What’s up alfe 🤘

[@tonysheene6399]

With the aluminium foil .. dip it in some water and it works even better !!

[@gab3096]

I got one to restore let me know what can be done need to bring it back to life been with 30 years.

[@daytonabeachUSA]

Damn I had an 87 detour

[@ricardosanchez2610]

Brother do a resto!!

[@jda79]

Can y'all put a gyro on a Cult

[@SheepeyRace]

Sassss

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🎉🎉

[@tugboat8475]

Hey Tuff wheels use Super Fine Steel Wool. 000 or 0000 fine

[@RACEACE13]

The foil works better when you use it with coca-cola.

[@christopherlastname7638]

000 stables steel will not scratch Crome

[@kanekochera57]

I have an 87 Hutch exel

[@chaddthebadd]

Just no nerves to replace cables and housings, just keep lubing old original shit, there just lines guys

[@keam210tx]

Get out and get lookin for that neglected bmx that someone doesn’t want to look at anymore. Then, hop on KZbin and ya boy Alf got ya laced like some mongoose pro class wheels from the 80s that Epic can get right. 💪

[@e.v.frederick3598]

Im just here for some grips. Dont mind me.

[@Junior-fd8ux]

Had the same bike same color and all with the mags. Yearsss ago I jumped it into the water with my buddy’s and left it.. dumbaxx

[@Stubbleduck43]

Wait you see my bike.

[@trentdawg2832]

Is the plastic mags in a freezer to make them straight really true or is it an old 80’s myth….like the young tall bald kid would say!!!

[@SuperBonerific123]

thats what the guy wanted for the kuahara magician ex from 1987 out of a yard sale all origional including paint talked him down to 40 bucks and bought it

[@nowherebrain]

"that's my birth year." ...replies "yeah"...clearly not listening and sorting through his own thoughts...I deal with this with people all the time...

[@sammckinlay7338]

A wet brass brush is amazing on rusty chrome as well.

[@jasonlopez4855]

Just asking people if they got any BMX bike 🚲 for sale and have a pocker face.

[@nokneesisaiah]

Bro even when I select 1080p and put max brightness on my phone your video always look like 480p except when you are completely still and not moving the camera so I think you need to change some settings on your computer or camera

[@nalbert6979]

WD-40 isn't a lubricant, it isn't a cleaner either. WD-40 stands for Water Displacement batch number 40. As in when they invented it, they made many different batches, batch number 40 was the one they used. Main ingredient is fish oil. Knowing is half the battle.

[@nvmpokeamon3200]

Early

[@MorbidThrasher666]

Id ride that bike as-is. Those kools stops are good and also loud on even mags,lol. ask me how i know. I took them off my gt 87 gt pro freestyle i built a few months ago,i dont wanna be heard while riding that bike around. You should srub those mags with soft scub w/bleach then put salon 40 hair developer with a brush on them,and then wrap them with cling wrap and leave in the sun for hours turning them over every 2 hours evenly and they will be like new.

[@DanielJohnson-nn4pp]

Could do a build up of an old bike with new school parts?

[@adamsifford6228]

I love the old school frames want to upgrade my old old bmx

[@robertlund5694]

The foil hack is the lazy way, if you really care you need to get in there with a knife , a cloth and good metal polish. It's painfully slow but the results are way better.

[@richielebron5898]

I used to stare at them in the bike shop trying to figure out how to get 300$ at 12

[@AlfredoMancuso]

You were plotting at an early age! Respect!

[@sickofthebs93]

I hear ya, I saved for 2 years to get my first bike I bought in 99. Just over 300 for a 99 Mongoose Villain

[@devilmyke]

My bmx is brand new and oil in the brake cable made it alot smoother...I just wanted to do something lol

[@80sCustomBMX]

WE need another video of this bike ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️pa pa pa please💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@80sCustomBMX]

I did put a GT mag in my mom's freezer trying to straighten it out... it was so bent....she got so mad 😂 ..I can't remember if it worked or not I was like 13 I'm 43 now ...an thank you for the videos brings back memories I had forgotten 💯💯💯💯💯💯♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sandy_knight]

If the old chain is really knackered then the sprocket/chainring might be as well so a new chain won't mesh very well. It might be rideable but the worn teeth will cause the new chain to wear more quickly. You should look at the teeth of the sprocket/chainring, if they are looking like a shark fin (curved on one side and straight on the other) they're knackered. If the old chain is only a bit worn and the sprocket/chainring looks okay then replace the chain now and the sprocket/chainring will last longer.

[@matt0ballesteros]

Thanks for that foil tip. I just got a used WTP justice and the bars really need a good foil rub down.

[@edpaul7539]

Who the hell stole my free agent? My bike was the exact same but I didn’t have purple rims

[@garygary6032]

i used vinegar and foil to remove the rust on my chrome 96 mongoose villain frame and it works like magic

[@sickofthebs93]

Man, I miss my villain

[@sickofthebs93]

Mine was a 99

[@Cougar139tweak]

Back in the day in Texas we were blacking out old chains with re-bluing solution from Wal mart, looked pretty sick back in 88'

[@robbuchanan4870]

0000 Steel Wool is better than using aluminum. That's 4 zeros. The more zeros the finer the steel wool.

[@tonypeters7504]

You really should have routed the front brake cable on the inside of the fork leg.

[@droopslokote5434]

Awesome but I would like to see the rebuild BMXican

[@juliangaribay4711]

Phu's gt performer is like a white Ferrari testarossa that thing is cherry

[@brunoc.jimenez3549]

Do an old bike with new school parts..... if you show me yours ill show ya mine

[@Elmuchacho17]

What do you do with small chips on the frame that have rusted?

[@lawrencematos7493]

Wow 87 I was turning 17 years old ..