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#When finished with an area, wipe off excess naval jelly with paper towel, squirt on warm soapy water, and dry thoroughly. Then wipe down with lacquer thinner. Can then sand with 180 grit. After that, you can just use wax and grease remover, and then paint with epoxy primer. | #When finished with an area, wipe off excess naval jelly with paper towel, squirt on warm soapy water, and dry thoroughly. Then wipe down with lacquer thinner. Can then sand with 180 grit. After that, you can just use wax and grease remover, and then paint with epoxy primer. | ||
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===Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.)=== | ===Quick fix for exposed areas (dents, etc.)=== | ||
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Use 18-20 gauge sheet metal. | Use 18-20 gauge sheet metal. | ||
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===Preventing flash rust=== | ===Preventing flash rust=== | ||
Especially, if you're not doing all of your bodywork at once. | Especially, if you're not doing all of your bodywork at once. | ||
Recommended: Eastwood metal wash, | Recommended: Eastwood metal wash, | ||
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===Electronic Rust Inhibition=== | ===Electronic Rust Inhibition=== | ||
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===Electrolysis=== | ===Electrolysis=== | ||
Removing rust with electrolysis -- research this: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm , http://hotrodders.com/forum/rust-removal-lower-arms-other-suspension-parts-108384.html , http://www.davidbradley.net/ERR.html , http://antique-engines.com/trailer-electrolysis.htm . | Removing rust with electrolysis -- research this: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm , http://hotrodders.com/forum/rust-removal-lower-arms-other-suspension-parts-108384.html , http://www.davidbradley.net/ERR.html , http://antique-engines.com/trailer-electrolysis.htm . | ||
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===Plasma spray welding=== | ===Plasma spray welding=== | ||
With plasma spray welding, metal wire is converted to sprayable form, and used to repair rust holes, fill panel joints, and blend patch panels. One example is the machine sold by [http://www.rustbustersllc.com Rustbusters]. | With plasma spray welding, metal wire is converted to sprayable form, and used to repair rust holes, fill panel joints, and blend patch panels. One example is the machine sold by [http://www.rustbustersllc.com Rustbusters]. | ||
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===Cleaning rusty tools=== | ===Cleaning rusty tools=== | ||
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When building an engine, to prevent rust: when done washing it and blowing it dry, oil it down, and store it in a plastic bag -- sealed (confirm this). | When building an engine, to prevent rust: when done washing it and blowing it dry, oil it down, and store it in a plastic bag -- sealed (confirm this). | ||
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===Rust pitting=== | ===Rust pitting=== | ||
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# Be careful of getting this stuff on your concrete floor as it will bubble and decompose it | # Be careful of getting this stuff on your concrete floor as it will bubble and decompose it | ||
# 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. |
===Gas tanks=== | ===Gas tanks=== | ||
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Hit rust with a 60-grit sanding pad to make sure there is no rust left behind it. | Hit rust with a 60-grit sanding pad to make sure there is no rust left behind it. | ||
| − | *Start with as low as 36 grit, and finish with | + | *Start with as low as 36 grit, and finish with as high as 220. |
*Scotch-brite pads and Comet/Ajax. | *Scotch-brite pads and Comet/Ajax. | ||
*3M clean-n-strip disc? | *3M clean-n-strip disc? | ||
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**The fact that POR-15 is not used by manufacturers is also important. | **The fact that POR-15 is not used by manufacturers is also important. | ||
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===Evapo-Rust=== | ===Evapo-Rust=== | ||
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