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Old 05-10-2017, 06:41 AM
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a easy way to remove rust

some may know about this already. for those of you who do not it,s very simple. take a 5 gal. bucket and put your rusty part in . then fill the the bucket with white vinegar wait about 3-4 days. when you remove your part it will look like the rust is still on there. but all you need to do is take a wire brush and it comes off easy. you do not need to brush hard at all. then prime and paint.
 
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Try the electrolysis method... water, sacrificial steel, a box of washing soda, and a battery charger and the rust disolves over night.

I had a vat going all summer long when I redid my 70....
 
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I'm gonna need a bigger bucket......
 
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
Try the electrolysis method... water, sacrificial steel, a box of washing soda, and a battery charger and the rust disolves over night.

I had a vat going all summer long when I redid my 70....
HIO, maybe post that link? I copied and laminated it, but I don't remember where the link is.
 
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Originally Posted by TeachNlive4ever
I'm gonna need a bigger bucket......
I used a 30-gallon tote for the vat.

For the driveshaft, I mocked up a tub out of fence boards and lined it with plastic sheeting.

During my research, I found an article where a guy built a wood framed tub and vatted an entire frame!!
 
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Originally Posted by TeachNlive4ever
HIO, maybe post that link? I copied and laminated it, but I don't remember where the link is.
Visit the tech info compilation.....
 
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Originally Posted by HIO Silver
I used a 30-gallon tote for the vat.

For the driveshaft, I mocked up a tub out of fence boards and lined it with plastic sheeting.

During my research, I found an article where a guy built a wood framed tub and vatted an entire frame!!
I saw the same. I also took note he was out in the boonies....
 
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