Getting all this rust off
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Getting all this rust off Suspension is disassembled and I'm in the process of getting the rust off of all the parts. I have used a wire brush adapter on my power drill, hand brushes, PB Blaster and sand paper. I feel like I am getting nowhere. I'd like to get the rust off without having to shell out yet more money to drive a long way to drop parts off to get sandblasted or whatever. There has got to be a way I can do this myself. Any tips or tricks I am missing?
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Suspension is disassembled and I'm in the process of getting the rust off of all the parts. I have used a wire brush adapter on my power drill, hand brushes, PB Blaster and sand paper. I feel like I am getting nowhere. I'd like to get the rust off without having to shell out yet more money to drive a long way to drop parts off to get sandblasted or whatever. There has got to be a way I can do this myself. Any tips or tricks I am missing?
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Thanks for the replies. I'll definitely look into the vinegar as well as baking soda I stumbled upon. I knew there was some sort of life hack or whatever that I wasn't thinking of. It's going to rain this weekend so no taking a power tool to the parts, might as well have them soak.
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Soaking in vinegar seems to work. Not getting all the rust off but it is good enough. Putting some primer now as the parts get their vinegar baths. Once primer is on, I will put some Rustoleum paint/sealant on there. My question is, should I do all of this before I press the new bushings in or after? I'm putting primer on at least so the parts don't flash rust. I'm sure the tool will scuff up the paint after putting in the bushings, etc.
Also, the rubber isolator that was on top of the upper control arm. It has rust and gunk from the arms but the rubber itself is reusable. What is a good way to clean this up without drying the rubber isolator out? Thanks.
Also, the rubber isolator that was on top of the upper control arm. It has rust and gunk from the arms but the rubber itself is reusable. What is a good way to clean this up without drying the rubber isolator out? Thanks.
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rust removal try evapo-rust remover. I use this on all my parts, you won't believe how well it works!
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I degrease,peen off any heavy rust scale,treat with muriatic acid(be cautious of the fumes and the acid will cause a burning sensation on the skin),wet the acid cleaned metal with water to create a molecular layer of rust(required by POR15),let dry and paint with POR15. POR15 sets with the moisture in the rust layer(POR15 and rust are hygroscopic and pulls moisture out of the atmosphere).I try to use it only when humidity is low.
