:idea: I would like to share this with you guys. I was watching an episode of American Restoration and one "Rick's Tips" was the use of a couple different type of household products, one being Apple Cider Vinegar to remove rust. You place the item in a container of the vinegar for a period of time depending on the amount of rust and remove it, wipe, brush or wash if off and presto rust is gone.
???????? Yea whatever! :dunno:
Well I tried it on some rusty carb parts like throttles, bowls, screws, etc and to my surprise it worked great! I had a carb bowl heavily rusted on the inside where the PO left fuel in it repeatedly and I had to leave it in for a while but it removed the rust and all that was left was the pitted metal. I found using an old toothbrush worked nicely too after soaking the parts for a while.
This is great technique when restoring small parts or parts that you can't replace and you don't want to sand blast or wire brush them.
The only warning I have is, if you have any cuts on your fingers, STAND BY!
I know there are some products on the market that do the same job but you can't beat the price and chances are you probably have some in your cupboard already. :cool
???????? Yea whatever! :dunno:
Well I tried it on some rusty carb parts like throttles, bowls, screws, etc and to my surprise it worked great! I had a carb bowl heavily rusted on the inside where the PO left fuel in it repeatedly and I had to leave it in for a while but it removed the rust and all that was left was the pitted metal. I found using an old toothbrush worked nicely too after soaking the parts for a while.
This is great technique when restoring small parts or parts that you can't replace and you don't want to sand blast or wire brush them.
The only warning I have is, if you have any cuts on your fingers, STAND BY!
I know there are some products on the market that do the same job but you can't beat the price and chances are you probably have some in your cupboard already. :cool