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Title: DIY Rust Removal Post by: dguy on October 08, 2003, 09:42:28 am An interesting link (http://www.cadvision.com/blanchas/54pontiac/deruster.html) that went out recently on one of the mailing lists I watch... It's basically a how-to for at-home electrolytic rust removal.
Looks useful for smaller, easily handle-able parts; I may try it over the winter when I have the control arms out for bushing replacement (no compressor or sandblaster... yet :( ). Larger parts such as engine cradles could likely be done easily using a kiddie pool and an iron electrode of a suitable size. Engine blocks, space frames, and other odd-sized/shaped items could be done using a truckload of washing soda, and your neighbour's in-ground pool while they're away on holidays. ;D Title: Re:DIY Rust Removal Post by: A.K.A on October 08, 2003, 09:57:25 am WOW :o
wish I knew that years ago....thanx man! Title: Re:DIY Rust Removal Post by: dguy on February 16, 2004, 02:59:41 pm I noticed that the web site which my post originally linked to had moved; this has been corrected.
In other news, I found an el-cheapo stainless sink at a thrift shop not long ago, and decided to give this a whirl yesterday. This is when I discovered that that either the electrolyte bath (water + washing soda) is either confusing my battery charger's current limiting circuitry, or I have a broken cable from the charger. More details to come, including before & after pics if I get this thing working... |