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[Closed] My frame is made from 853 steel but doesn't have an 853 sticker. Will it rust?

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 edd
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This has been worrying me for quite some time, please help.


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:00 pm
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I'm suprised it hasn't collapsed under it's own weight


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:02 pm
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its the sticker that stops it rusting, its impregnated with a moisture repellant


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:04 pm
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How do you know it's 853? I'd worry so much I couldn't sleep.


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:05 pm
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Dont worry, all stickers prevent rust, just use another one


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:07 pm
 edd
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thepodge - that's why I'm worried.

mudshark I'm not sleeping - someone help me


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:07 pm
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Not so timwillows - only 853 stickers prevent rust


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:08 pm
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Throw it into the Fires of Doom within Mordor.
If its 853 it will bounce back out again.


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:15 pm
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With 853 stickers you could completely cover the bike - thus preventing rust, or at least seeing rust


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:23 pm
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put a titanium sticker on it


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:30 pm
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"put a titanium sticker on it "

Wont that make it too flexy and spongy?


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:34 pm
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cyclistm, I believe you're confusing flex & sponginess with zing & magiccarpetfloat


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:43 pm
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Do NOT put a titanium sticker on it.

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Wow - I didn't know 853 stickers were so protective.
(and my new frame has one!)


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:54 pm
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The frame should be condemned on Health and Safety grounds. Send it to me for disposal.


 
Posted : 07/10/2009 1:57 pm