Rust removal
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Rust removal
I just purchased a MarkV for a bargain. Of course, there is tremendous and I mean a boatload of rust on all of the tools. The unit was stored near the Texas coast and I need some advice on rust removal and salt deposits. I have tried Naval Jelly, works great on screws, but I need something for larger areas like the leg stands, way tubes etc.. SS Customer Help told me to use 0000 wool & WD40 & elbow grease. There has got to be something easier but not as damaging as sandblasting, right ? Help !!
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Electrolysis would do the trick. You can probably use a large, sturdy (think Rubbermaid 'Brute' like janitors use) trash barrel for your 'vessel' . . . your way tubes will have to be done one end at a time, but other than that, all the pieces should fit in there.
More on the process over here . . .
http://wiki.owwm.com/ow.asp?RustRemovalByElectrolysis
It's worked wonder for me on some small projects.
More on the process over here . . .
http://wiki.owwm.com/ow.asp?RustRemovalByElectrolysis
It's worked wonder for me on some small projects.
--Mark
When it comes to woodworking and buying tools,
I always think back to my grandfathers advice on golf . . .
"it's not the arrows, it's the Indian.''
I always think back to my grandfathers advice on golf . . .
"it's not the arrows, it's the Indian.''
I use an item called Abrasive Eraser. There is also a product from Klingspor called "Sandflex". It is a rubber block with grit built in. It is the same as the Abrasive Eraser. As you use it, it wears down. You can use it with a solvent if you with. Really works well on Cast tops too. Comes in three different grits.
- popstoyshop
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Hi Folks !
Here's my process: Spray on 3 or 4 coats of WD-40 letting each set over night. On the next day after the 3rd or 4th coat spray on a fresh layer of WD-40. This will loosen the first several coats. Then bring on the sandpaper. Depending on the amount of rust I start with 400 grit. Knock off the rough rust & then wipe the surface down. Spray on a light coat of WD-40 & use something like a 600 grit. Repeat with 1000 grit finish up with 1000 grit. Wash the surface down with meneral spirits, dry & apply several coats of wax letting each one harden before putting on the next coat.
Hope this helps.
Bill G.
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Here is the site that I got my information on electrolysis. It really works and A&H washing soda was available at local supermarkets.
http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp
Bill Mayo
http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp
Bill Mayo
Rust Removal - Just Fact!
Just had to add this- Hopefully, I won't start another "Liquid Duct Tape" thing. This is just fact! I have no 'before' photos, because I didn't know how this would work. Can post an 'after' pix, but that would prove nothing.
I recently got our two bicycles out of the storage shed. They had been there for 4 years, ever since we moved from TX. They were covered wit a coating of dust/sand and when brushed off, were also covered with rust on the non-painted metal parts. Mostly affected with rust were the kick stands and chromed handle bars. Looked like some bad pits. They are now rust free. Here's the fix I used;
Sprayed a rag with WD-40 and spread on a liberal coating - one part at a time. Then too after the part with a Dremel brass brush. Used a steel brush on the kick stand and pedal cranks this worked good. also tried the steel, for a trial, on the chromed surfaces, but this, even with a light touch, created a brushed change in sheen. Went to a Dremel brass brush and a hand held brass brush which worked wonderfully. Finished by wiping down with a new WD-40 soaked rag - then wiping with a clean, dry towel. This operation only took about an hour and 1/2. The WD-40 softened the rust very quickly.
Although, I don't have rust on the Mark V - I wouldn't hesitate to use this method on it. I would use a brass brush first!
This was a shorter version of Bill G.'s (popstoyshop) method. Perhaps the brushing cut down on the soaking time!?
I recently got our two bicycles out of the storage shed. They had been there for 4 years, ever since we moved from TX. They were covered wit a coating of dust/sand and when brushed off, were also covered with rust on the non-painted metal parts. Mostly affected with rust were the kick stands and chromed handle bars. Looked like some bad pits. They are now rust free. Here's the fix I used;
Sprayed a rag with WD-40 and spread on a liberal coating - one part at a time. Then too after the part with a Dremel brass brush. Used a steel brush on the kick stand and pedal cranks this worked good. also tried the steel, for a trial, on the chromed surfaces, but this, even with a light touch, created a brushed change in sheen. Went to a Dremel brass brush and a hand held brass brush which worked wonderfully. Finished by wiping down with a new WD-40 soaked rag - then wiping with a clean, dry towel. This operation only took about an hour and 1/2. The WD-40 softened the rust very quickly.
Although, I don't have rust on the Mark V - I wouldn't hesitate to use this method on it. I would use a brass brush first!
This was a shorter version of Bill G.'s (popstoyshop) method. Perhaps the brushing cut down on the soaking time!?
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Chuck in Lancaster, CA
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
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