Frame Saver, no longer available

[merckxman]

It was mentioned in a recent thread that Frame Saver was out of stock everywhere. Someone responded that Problem Solvers, https://problemsolversbike.com, bought the IP rights.

I wrote to Problem Sovers about Frame Saver and received this reply from Customer Service & Warranty Support:
"Unfortunately Frame Saver as a product has been paused for the foreseeable future. If you are in need of something similar, we would suggest boiled linseed oil. "

[AngryScientist]

It was a pioneering product for steel cycles for sure. A household name of sorts for bike enthusiasts. Sad to see it go, but there are plenty of good alternatives out there.

My guess is there were some environmental hurdles to get past to keep making it, and the low volume profit it generated for PS was just not worth it.

[skiezo]

My LBS has been using this for awhile now. They seem to really like how it acts and protects.
https://www.corrosionx.com/products/...thb7XIZeDyWQlA

[glepore]

LPS 3 https://www.itwprobrands.com/product/lps-3

I've used this on steel frames for 30? years.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Glad to see PS recommends the BLO that's I've been using. I'm sure there are marginally better products (and aerosol does help with application), but I'm sure BLO is good enough to keep a frame on the road.

[Nomadmax]

Fluid Film

[dgauthier]

Originally Posted by merckxman

(...) If you are in need of something similar, we would suggest boiled linseed oil.

Before I finished reading the post, I was thinking "or just get some boiled linseed oil."

Steel frames existed long before Frame Saver was a thing. If I have my cycling history correct, people would 1) remove the seat post, 2) pour boiled linseed oil down the seat tube, 3) plug the seat tube with a rag, 4) pick up the bike and rotate it into various orientations, 5) pull out the rag and pour out the excess, and 6) replace the seat post.

For new steel frames, I think most modern frame builders will treat the inside of the frame for you without you even needing to ask.

[Fat Cat]

BLO is near worthless. Water goes right thru it. Every wood finisher knows that. That's why wood is waxed.

Check it out

https://dayattherange.com/gun-care-product-evaluation/

And there are several airframe products as well

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by Nomadmax

Fluid Film

This. So many uses. And not a toxic stew.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by Fat Cat

BLO is near worthless. Water goes right thru it. Every wood finisher knows that. That's why wood is waxed.

Check it out

https://dayattherange.com/gun-care-product-evaluation/

And there are several airframe products as well

I'm surprised it took this long.

[crankles]

Originally Posted by glepore

LPS 3 https://www.itwprobrands.com/product/lps-3

I've used this on steel frames for 30? years.

Ditto

[zmalwo]

Boeshield T9 some of the best rust inhibitors ever. It goes on wet then dry out to form a waxy layer that stays for ages. It was developed as a corrosion inhibitor for aircrafts.

[clyde the point]

https://www.amsoil.com/p/amsoil-heav...XigajN4lPVh_F4

This is frame saver.

[polyhistoric]

Originally Posted by Black Dog

This. So many uses. And not a toxic stew.

I've heard the same - bought a can to try and just make sure you give it LOTS of time to air out. Smells like a rotten sheep farm. Very goopy to apply even with the special sprayer attachment.

[merckx]

Originally Posted by polyhistoric

I've heard the same - bought a can to try and just make sure you give it LOTS of time to air out. Smells like a rotten sheep farm. Very goopy to apply even with the special sprayer attachment.

I was never successful in getting it to flow into the tubes. It seemed to congeal well before it was able to coat the entire length of the tube. I've tried warming the can, but still no success.