The standard metal prep solution (mostly phosphoric acid) that is available
from local auto parts stores will also remove all the rust from small parts
if they are left to soak.
Steve Byers
Havelock, NC USA
'73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE"
'66 BJ8 HBJ8L/36666 "TARHEELY"
'63 BJ7 HBJ7L/20111 "HEALEYUM"
"It is better to remain silent, and be thought a fool
than to speak, and remove all doubt" -- Mark Twain
----- Original Message -----
From: <Trmgafun@aol.com>
To: <ldsp@flash.net>
Cc: <healeys@autox.team.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>;
<Spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, October 17, 1999 8:07 AM
Subject: Re: rust removal off small parts
> Hi Leo,
>
> I've been using a product called Oxy Solve that I purchased from the
Eastwood
> Co.. It works very well. It's sold by the gallon, and one gallon goes a
> long way. For small parts, you can either dip them in a container full of
> the stuff, or brush it on with a paint brush. It works slowly, but very
> well. A typical rusted small part might need to be in the solution for up
to
> 24 hours (heavy rust), depending on how heavy the rust is. It will only
> remove the oxidation, so leaving the part in longer will not damage it. I
> also use it on freshly sandblasted sheet metal parts to remove any minute
> rust that is not obvious to the eye. You simply wash the parts with a
mild
> detergent when you're finished, then dry them off, then prime.
>
> This didn't really answer your question, but I thought I'd share what I
like
> to use.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Scott Helms
>
> In a message dated 10/16/99 7:35:54 PM EST, ldsp@flash.net writes:
>
> << A while back some one posted a lot of URL's and info on how too mix up
> batches of chemicals to remove rust from small parts. And I can't find it
in
> all the e-mail I have kept. Anybody have a copy of it or know what to mix
> for a solution?
>
> Leo >>
>
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