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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_sand Sugar sand] is finer and less-damaging than regular sand. | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_sand Sugar sand] is finer and less-damaging than regular sand. | ||
*For cleaning in seams, a spot blaster is recommended. | *For cleaning in seams, a spot blaster is recommended. | ||
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| + | ===Accessing rust between interior panels=== | ||
| + | Pressure washer with pencil tip can knock everything loose out. | ||
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===The fiberglass resin patch trick=== | ===The fiberglass resin patch trick=== | ||
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# Follow the instructions on the bottle when you are done there should be a fine coating on the metal which will help prevent further rust from developing | # Follow the instructions on the bottle when you are done there should be a fine coating on the metal which will help prevent further rust from developing | ||
# This stuff is hard on paintbrushes(eats away the brisles) and you must be very careful of your eyes. Also it will ruin paint so again use caution. | # This stuff is hard on paintbrushes(eats away the brisles) and you must be very careful of your eyes. Also it will ruin paint so again use caution. | ||
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| + | ===Gas tanks=== | ||
| + | Put a handful of nuts and bolts in, and shake it around a bit to knock out the loose stuff. Then, clean with muriatic acid. Pour it in, let it sit for up to an hour, then flush with water and baking soda to neutralize. Or, Eastwood has a kit for this: an acid to clean it, and then something to coat it with. However, some people say that the coating can clog up the fuel filter, or trash your OEM sending unit. The best way to do it is to take it out re-tinned. | ||
===Removing rust=== | ===Removing rust=== | ||
Shop vac, metal brush, wire wheel on grinder for loose stuff. | Shop vac, metal brush, wire wheel on grinder for loose stuff. | ||
| − | Phosphoric acid, muriatic acid, naval jelly -- let it sit: 20 minutes, hours, overnight. | + | Phosphoric acid, muriatic acid, toilet bowl cleaner, naval jelly -- let it sit: 20 minutes, hours, overnight. |
Coca-cola for rust removal? | Coca-cola for rust removal? | ||
After acid, flush with water and baking soda. | After acid, flush with water and baking soda. | ||
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*Recommended body filler is All-Metal. Thought to be more moisture-resistant. | *Recommended body filler is All-Metal. Thought to be more moisture-resistant. | ||
(are some rust "converters" really just muriatic acid?) | (are some rust "converters" really just muriatic acid?) | ||
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| + | ===Preventing engine rust== | ||
| + | Engine storage spray, or wipe down with [http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/ Marvel Mystery Oil]. | ||
===Cleaning the inside of a boxed, open-ended frame=== | ===Cleaning the inside of a boxed, open-ended frame=== | ||
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**Steel used in cars is of a higher quality these days. | **Steel used in cars is of a higher quality these days. | ||
**More salt is used on roads these days. | **More salt is used on roads these days. | ||
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| + | ===Axle tube rust=== | ||
| + | When rebuilding a rear end, the rust can be cleaned out with naval jelly/shoving rags down it with a broomstick. | ||
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*[http://hotrodders.com/forum/first-hints-rust-1197.html First hints of rust], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', April 1, 2003. | *[http://hotrodders.com/forum/first-hints-rust-1197.html First hints of rust], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', April 1, 2003. | ||
*[http://hotrodders.com/forum/getting-interior-rust-1719.html Getting at interior rust], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', November 15, 2002. | *[http://hotrodders.com/forum/getting-interior-rust-1719.html Getting at interior rust], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', November 15, 2002. | ||
| + | *[http://hotrodders.com/forum/rusty-gas-tank-help-6055.html Rusting gas tank help], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', January 25, 2003. | ||
| + | *[http://hotrodders.com/forum/rust-my-cylinders-7045.html Rust in my cylinders], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', March 10, 2003. | ||
| + | *[http://hotrodders.com/forum/rust-sludge-rear-10753.html Rust and sludge in the rear], ''Hotrodders Bulletin Board'', May 18, 2003. | ||
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