[Healeys] Engine cleaning

[BJ8 Healeys]

The metal prep I used was concentrate in a bottle, available from the local
auto parts store that specializes in supply to body shops.  Mix with water
as directed and put in an empty Windex bottle to spray it on.  Spraying is a
way to cover relatively large areas quickly.  The solution can also be
applied with a brush.  Keep the surface wet with the solution for the time
specified, then rinse well and dry.  The solution will dissolve light
surface rust and leave a phosphate coating after rinsing and drying that
will prevent flash rusting, as well as provide a good basis for the finish
paint.  Phosphate is a corrosion inhibitor that is less hazardous than the
chromate coatings previously used.  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphate_conversion_coating


Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC  USA



-----Original Message-----
From: David Porter [mailto:frogeye at porterscustom.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:58 AM
To: 'BJ8 Healeys'; healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Healeys] Engine cleaning

DuPont Surface Klean # A-3970S  Rattle can stuff
Phosphates simply replace rust with a different layer of oxidation to
prevent rust oxidation. IMHO
Dave

frogeye at porterscustom.com

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