rust removal tips

[Oldnwizr1]

Have been slowly restoring an old 83 Venture recently purchased. It
appears to have a nice accumulation of rust (sporry) on the frame
and exposed bolts on the motor. Would appreciate advice on how
to remove rust have been advised to use wire brush on drill and naval jelly but
wondered if someone had better rust removal advice. Thanks
James

[dray]

check out this link

http://www.google.com/search?q=rust+removal&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ADBF

should be somthing you can use there:thumbsup2:

[timshosvt]

I have used Eastwoods products with great sucess. http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&itemID=372

The phosphoric acid concoction that they used to sell is now very high priced. It worked well for converting rust in lumpy welds and areas that were tough to get to.

I have used Eastwood's rust encapsulator paint on car frame items....but I got it at one of the car shows in Carlisle, PA and didn't pay anything close to 23 dollars for a can of it.

Here's something that I wanted to try, but my bike just caught on fire. Perhaps if I get it rewired.......
http://www.por15.com/bHardnose-Paint-b?sc=2&category=212

Regards,
Tim

[FFMCPres]

You'd be surprised at what plain, old white vinegar will do to break down rust. Pretty cheap, too!

[Uturn]

I used white vinegar on a cloth and wet down the area, rubbing it in. Then I followed it up rubbing with an aluminum foil crumbled up into a ball. Keep briskly hard rubbing. It will start to take effect. Good luck.
MIKE aka Uturn

[Squidley]

James,

Depending on what your trying to accomplish (besides the obvious) a handheld sand blaster might do the trick. I have one and it works pretty slick, you could actually leave the bolts in if you chose to. Then just wipe down with a degreasing solvent and prime/paint....something to think about :confused24:

[RedRocket]

Flitz metal polish, and very fine steel wool works great for me.

[fardnarger]

SOS PADS WORK GREAT, rinse scrub rinse wipe dry, a box of 6 $2.98. :backinmyday:

[lonestarmedic]

If you are working on a painted metal surface,I suggest SEM products Rust-Mort. Once brushed on, it provides a dark grey surface that can be primed and painted. Remove loose stuff and put on several light coats. Also, I have used the POR-15 on automotive frames the same way. Both items are available at an auto body supply shop. SEM has a good line of specialty coatings and commercial bonding agents. They make the 2 part epoxy system that attaches the non-metallic panels on vehicle frames.

If you are working on chromed or stainless surfaces I have had good luck with Naval Jelly from DURO. Also don't forget the common things. White vinegar does work. So does that CLR stuff. I have used CLR for years to clean battery connections and even green corroded electrical plugs. I put it in a cup and dip the connector. Then I get another cup with water and dip again. Finally use a bit of contact cleaner to remove the water. This leaves multi-pin connectors clean and bright. Use some dielectric grease on assembly.

SOS pads scrub great. As does 0000 steel wool and chrome polish. Just remember to wipe down well and get any steel wool fibers out of the crannies. Otherwise they will rust.

Small brass detailing brushes are good combined with most of the cleaning stuff listed above. Helps loosen the areas not accessible with the fingers.

JB

[CdnDave77]

When I restored my old 83 Maxim last year, I was told to try 000 steel wool with Coke. Yup, good old Coca-Cola. Believe it or not, it worked better than the vinegar or the SOS pads I tried. Very light pressure, frequent dips into the coke, and a little patience. Wash off with soap and water when you are done otherwise there will be bees and other bugs all over your machine within hours (ok, maybe not this time of year depending on where you are).

One thing that you will defiinitely want to do though is either wax everything right after you get it good and clean or cover it with a clear paint/laquer. If you are cleaning the exhaust pipes, a chrome polish or wax will seal it and keep it from oxidizing again (at least for a while).

Good luck !