Rust issue resolution

Jack '29 Sport Coupe

Jack '29 Sport Coupe

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I recently had water splashed all over the engine due to a water pump
issue. I had removed the leather sleeve from the pump so I could observe
the leak without interference. I left the sleeve off a little too long and the
water splashed and rusted. Not good. Most of the rust I was able to remove with some "elbow grease." However, down toward the bottom I
found a stubborn patch that wouldn't cooperate, so I took out my Dremel
tool and "kissed" the rust with my nylon abrasive brush and it worked like
"Gang Busters" as they said back in "the day." If you don't have this little
accessory brush, the P/N is 538. The other Dremel tools might knock off
some of the paint----this one won't. JMHO

Jack
 
Thanks for the tip!

I'd like to find a quality wire wheel for my Dremel that won't fly apart the first time it's used.

BTW, that's one good reason to use antifreeze.........NO RUST!

The other two reasons for using antifreeze are to lubricate the water pump, and to prevent freezing.
 
Guys on the HAMB have had great success with CLR.



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Re: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood "OLD GOLD" 108k Original Miles "Patina Rod"
Time for a little CLR bath.
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Here's what I was up against.
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Half hood done..
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Viola.
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The Roof task.
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All the hardwork to get this beauty to come out.
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A fine blend of Red Oxide and Fawn Metallic.
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Kirby, How long does the CLR set on the metal, or do you scrub right away? Do you dilute it?

It sure worked nice on the hood and roof.
 
polished rust . looks great . what a shine. wash your sins away.

i'm looking for actual proof of a molasses bath. of something large.

i figure my 21" wheels will fit right into a 55 gallon drum. something contained for soaking for a duration.
 
'29wagon said:
polished rust . looks great . what a shine. wash your sins away.

i'm looking for actual proof of a molasses bath. of something large.

i figure my 21" wheels will fit right into a 55 gallon drum. something contained for soaking for a duration.
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I used the molasses rust removal a couple years ago. It worked great. You need a dark colored tub and good summer heat. I set the tub on top of my Caravan for a week in the hot summer sun and the parts came out rust free. You need to have any dirt and grease removed first. It took about 5 days and the molasses didn't hurt the numbers on my old spark plugs. It also didn't seem to remove any paint.

I was thinking of soaking my 21" wheels also, but don't like the idea of trapped moisture in the rim roll, and I don't want to drill holes in it, so I'll just sandblast them. BTW, I don't think a 55 gallon drum is big enough for 21" wheels. You can make a frame and line it with black plastic.
 
Tom, when you find a wire wheel that will work in the Dremel, let me know! Mine
did the same thing as yours. Those Dremel wire wheels can be nasty----had pieces of metal all over my face and hands!

Jack
 
Has anyone used this CLR approach to remove rust stains from Chrome plate ( like bumpers, grilles? ) ?

With regard to wire-wheels on the Dremel - keeping the RPMs down will make the last a little longer; also using the lightest pressure possible... I found that if I dialed the rpms up or really leaned on the wheel, they disappeared.
 
Special Coupe Frank said:
Has anyone used this CLR approach to remove rust stains from Chrome plate ( like bumpers, grilles? ) ?

With regard to wire-wheels on the Dremel - keeping the RPMs down will make the last a little longer; also using the lightest pressure possible... I found that if I dialed the rpms up or really leaned on the wheel, they disappeared.
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I have some really shabby bumpers on my A that someone "chromed" (from a can). I stripped the paint and underneath looks alot better than the paint. I was planning on doing the CLR on them to see if I can get a bit better look out of them.
 
Better than the wire wheels are the wheels that look like a scotch brite pad. They come in a course and fine grade and the are great. The only downside is that they do not last very long.
 
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