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===What exactly is e-coating?=== | ===What exactly is e-coating?=== | ||
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===Cleaning light surface rust off crankshaft=== | ===Cleaning light surface rust off crankshaft=== | ||
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#Cut 600 grip wet or dry sandpaper into strips the width of the crank journals. Wrap it around the journal, and secure it with tape. Then, make a strap from leather, about one-half the width of the sandpaper strips. Use the strap on the paper in a shoeshine motion. Finish off with some light oil on the sandpaper. Do a few strokes first, then clean the paper, because the rust will clog the sandpaper. | #Cut 600 grip wet or dry sandpaper into strips the width of the crank journals. Wrap it around the journal, and secure it with tape. Then, make a strap from leather, about one-half the width of the sandpaper strips. Use the strap on the paper in a shoeshine motion. Finish off with some light oil on the sandpaper. Do a few strokes first, then clean the paper, because the rust will clog the sandpaper. | ||
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LP3 as rust inhibitor on crankshafts? | LP3 as rust inhibitor on crankshafts? | ||
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===The fiberglass resin patch trick=== | ===The fiberglass resin patch trick=== | ||
| − | One technique that has been recommended is to grind/clean the rust, tape the underside of the panel to be patched, and then fill the holes with fiberglass resin, then paint and undercoat. This trick is not a good idea -- when the body flexes, there will be cracks in the fiberglass pieces. | + | One technique that has been recommended is to grind/clean the rust, tape the underside of the panel to be patched, and then fill the holes with fiberglass resin, then paint and undercoat. This trick is not really a good idea -- when the body flexes, there will be cracks in the fiberglass pieces. |
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===Rustoleum=== | ===Rustoleum=== | ||
| − | Is generally considered to be a poor choice for most automotive applications. | + | Is generally considered to be a poor choice for most automotive applications. Good for cheap shop shelving, etc. |
===Surface rust removal technique=== | ===Surface rust removal technique=== | ||
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