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Bretto Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:43 pm Post subject: WOW! electrolytic rust removal |
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This process works fantastic if anyone was wondering. These pictures speak for themselves.
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1649 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hey,
That looks great, did you buy a kit to do that? _________________ Ryan Miller
MVPA # 22010 |
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Bretto Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Nah. Here's my 'kit'. An old battery charger some re-bar, a storage bin, some wire, water and the secret ingredient sodium carbonate. Which is all but $2.50 at the grocery store for a box.
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Balvar24 Member
Joined: Sep 05, 2009 Posts: 191
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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How long did it take? |
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gianjeep Member
Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 35 Location: italy
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:20 am Post subject: |
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yeah i will tryed
tanks a lot |
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TomM Moderator
Joined: Apr 18, 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Rhode Island
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:27 am Post subject: electrolosys |
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The process DOES work great. I did most small parts with it during my rebuild. The process takes from a few hours to.... Some heavily rusted parts were left im my tank for over a week while away on vacation using a low amp setting.
If an old mig welder comes your way its worth trying it on a frame making a tub out of 2x6 and plastic sheet.
Most websites (and I agree) say not to add crystal drain cleaner to the solution as an aid to the paint removal. Its dangerous so all warnings apply. But in highly adult supervised controlled conditions the drain cleaner does speed and complement the cleaning and derusting process on stubborn pieces.
Details:
http://www.rowand.net/shop/Tools/Electrolysis.htm |
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Bretto Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:47 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Tom.
I can 'cook' a few small parts at a time and I have been keeping them in there from 8-12 hrs. Parts don't come out looking like that but everything gets loosended up enough that a small wire toothbrush cleans it right up. Sometimes there are small spots that require a little scraping but all in all its pretty effortless. Maybe had I left the parts in longer there would be no work at all but after a while I get impatient. |
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RICKG Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1744 Location: SO IDAHO
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:54 am Post subject: |
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hi bretto-i want to try that too. you spec'd sodium carbonate.
1. is that same as BI-carbonate of soda-(good ol arm and hammer?)
2. is 4 amps on an old charger sufficient?)
thx, rick
oops!! i replied too soon. i brought up and printed the link shown
on TOM M's previous reply-everything you need to know about it-
including important safety tips. thx again guys-this should be fun.. _________________ keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a |
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Bretto Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Just remember to make sure you clean the rods every once in a while. I couldn't figure out why I wasnt pulling any amps then I pulled out the rods, they looked like tree roots! Just scrape then off and re-use. |
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toolmanm203 Member
Joined: May 31, 2008 Posts: 46 Location: Rochester, N.Y.
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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guys rebar is cheap and safe, do not use stainless steel! arm&hammer washing soda still sold in most laundry soap isles works quite well and is enviormentally friendly. I have been using this system for 15+years on antique tools,parts whatever and it just doesn't get any easier "just set it and forget it" (sorry) follow the instructions and you will be amazed at how much time can be spent on other tasks. |
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Bretto Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Nic Member
Joined: Dec 03, 2009 Posts: 116 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Hey Guys
Does this system remove old paint too?
Regards
Nic Jackson |
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Bretto Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Yes to some extent. I've found that the paint that does come right off has very slight rust underneath it. The rest if the paint comes off fairly easy. I just did my exaust manny and I was not expecting too much as it looked like a rust brick. It looks fantastic now. I was surprised it cleaned up with having all that rough casting surface. I dont know why but with every part I clean up, I'm still amazed wiht this process. Its effortless The intake manny is cooking right now. |
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RICKG Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1744 Location: SO IDAHO
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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I WAS THINKING TO USE A SORT OF DIP BASKET TO DO AN ASSMT OF
NUTS AND BOLTS/SMALL PARTS. I WONDER IF THE PARTS WOULD
GROUND TO THE BASKET WELL ENOUGH TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS.. _________________ keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a |
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Cacti_Ken Member
Joined: Apr 20, 2005 Posts: 1021 Location: Silsbee, Texas
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Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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What does this have to with Electrolysis?
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_________________ Tropical Veteran
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