[Healeys] Rust removal analysis (long)

Kent McLean kentmclean at comcast.net
Sun Apr 3 09:12:21 MDT 2011


Tadeusz Malkiewicz wrote:
> I have plenty of surface rust I need to get rid of on my xk. I have taken a
> look at various posts and have found the following:

(long list snipped)

Add:

Electrolysis:
<http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm>
<http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolysis.pdf>

For the metal frame, you can build a wooden frame lined with plastic that will 
hold the metal frame submerged. One challenge is to make sure the electrodes 
have direct line-of-sight view of all the hard-to-see nooks and crannies. 
Another challenge is cleaning up the metal and protecting it after the rust is 
removed.

I've tried it on smaller pieces and it works well.

-- 
Kent McLean
'56 100 BN2


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