hobbsy
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 02:09 PM |
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Rust removal using vinegar (photos)
http://www.cookhaus.co.uk/vinegar/index.htm
Not actually got any rusty bits to clean but a mate sent me this and thought I'd post it on here. I know there are lots of other techniques
using electrolysis etc that are probably better but this seems quite simple.
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omega0684
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 02:14 PM |
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wow  its like magic !!!!
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 02:24 PM |
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who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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StevieB
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 02:28 PM |
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I used that method for my rear brake brackets and the result was the same.
As the parts I was cleaning were porous from the casting, after I'd soaked them in water for a while I baked them of in the gas bbq for 20
minutes, which got all of the water out of the pores of the metal and left a very fine coating of orange peril. I then gave them a quick gong over
with a wire wheel and they were perfect.
I haven;t even bothered with paint as when they rust again (painted or not, it'll happen eventually) I'll just treat them wih vinegar
again without the hassle of having to stip away any paint.
What I will say though is that you really need o steel yourself for opening the container after a few days - you WILL be gagging on your own vomit at
the stench of it!
[Edited on 1/2/09 by StevieB]
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 02:37 PM |
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I ran my engine with vinegar as coolant for 10 mins, you should have seen the crap that came out when I drained the system
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Andi
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 02:47 PM |
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"What I will say though is that you really need o steel yourself for opening the container after a few days - you WILL be gagging on your own
vomit at the stench of it!"
LOL, and when you do vomit guess what gets rid of the vomit smell???
http://www.vinegartips.com/auto/
http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-vomit-smells/
[Edited on 1/2/09 by Andi]
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StevieB
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 03:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andi
"What I will say though is that you really need o steel yourself for opening the container after a few days - you WILL be gagging on your own
vomit at the stench of it!"
LOL, and when you do vomit guess what gets rid of the vomit smell???
http://www.vinegartips.com/auto/
http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-vomit-smells/
[Edited on 1/2/09 by Andi]
Sounds like a bucket load of irony to me
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 03:18 PM |
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quote:
I ran my engine with vinegar as coolant for 10 mins, you should have seen the crap that came out when I drained the system
Mmmm I might try that actually. My block lay empty for a while and it'd be better than bunging up the radiator with crap.
Any one think/know of a downside to this??
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 04:14 PM |
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interesting for such an everyday item, but i had no idea how you get vinegar (from the shops  or how it was made
Just looked it up
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designer
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| posted on 1/2/09 at 05:53 PM |
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Have used this way but can take a long time. maple syrup works too.
Washing soda/battery charger is, by a long way, the easiest and best.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 10:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega 24 v6
quote:
I ran my engine with vinegar as coolant for 10 mins, you should have seen the crap that came out when I drained the system
Mmmm I might try that actually. My block lay empty for a while and it'd be better than bunging up the radiator with crap.
Any one think/know of a downside to this??
Could cause leaks if you aren't planning on changing all the core plugs - but if the block is out of the car it seems like a good idea to me.
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 15/2/09 at 11:01 PM |
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Good point there mookaloid.
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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