Patina on spokes

[JO BO]

Looks very interesting. Thanks for the info.JO BO

 

[JOEL]

Back to the spokes, here's something else to try.

DupliColor "Rust Fix" can be found with the Duplicolor Paints at the auto parts store. On the label it says "turns rust to black primer"

I don't know what's in this stuff. It goes on clear and does turn rust black, but it dries clear on non rusted areas. I use it to preserve rusting spokes and to stop rust spots on chrome parts. The excess can be wiped off the chrome before it dries.

 

[Roger Blake]

Muriatic acid will also cause rust. The vapors go everywhere and get in everything. Do not use or store in doors. But if you doubt this bring it in and leave some bright nails near by for a day or so.

 

[videoranger]

The vapors are also dangerous so use a vapor mask and never get it in your eyes as it can cause instant sight damage.

 

[cstringe]

As far as paint removal, and rust removal, check out these links. They have been a hot topic on the "Oldgas" forums....

http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp

and....

http://www.oldgas.com/shoptalk/ubb/Forum4/HTML/000848.html

Sorry.... They are different restoration projects, but the info might be of help to some of you here....

This looks really interesting, but why does one warn against using SS for the anode and the other say it is best?

Chuck

 

[rusty_apache]

This looks really interesting, but why does one warn against using SS for the anode and the other say it is best?

Chuck

The reason for not using a stainless steel anode is because it turns the cleaning solution into a carcinogenic poison.
Electrolytic cleaning is a great way to clean rust.

 

[hoofhearted]

rusty_apache ... thank you for bringing
this thread up to the light of day.

..... patric

 

[catfish]