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Re: Cleaning rusty TR6 seat frames

To: David Robertson <david@robertson.org.nz>
Subject: Re: Cleaning rusty TR6 seat frames
Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2004 11:00:36 -0400
Cc: 6-Pack <6pack@autox.team.net>, owner-triumphs@autox.team.net, "triumphs@autox.team.net" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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Hi David,

Thanks for the info.

My reason for trying the Electrolysis method is to remove the rust from 
inside the seat recliner hinge mechanism. It is a multi-layered metal 
affair, which I can't reach by bead blasting. My understanding is that 
all I need to immerse is the hinge because the process stops after the 
rust is removed.

But what about the black reside that the process leaves. I won't be able 
to remove that from inside the hinge mechanism for the same reason I 
can't remove the rust. Is there some way to remove it other than 
mechanical means such as a wire brush etc. Can it be washed out in some 
way? Does it matter that I will not be able to remove the black residue? 
Can I just oil the hinge internals to try to retard further corrosion?

Thanks

Don Malling

David Robertson wrote:
>>I thought maybe the Electrolysis method with laundry soda and a battery 
>>charger might be the answer. Any opinions out there? Anyone tried it or 
>>have any other ideas?
> 
> 
> I've used this method for years although not for anything as big as a seat 
> frame. Works well. The water gets really messy but it certainly gets rid 
> of the rust.
> 
> Regards,
> David Robertson
> 
>     1961 Thunderbird
>     1978 Triumph 2500S
>     1974 Triumph Spitfire

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