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Rusty Gussett
« on: June 11, 2011, 05:06 PM »
Whats the best way to de rust inside a gussett ??? Ive got the rest of the frame rust free and we dont seem to have any Coke left :2funny: The gussett looks a tough one to do and I thought id ask on here as someone will have tackled one before. I was thinking gaffa take the sides then fill with oxalic acid  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2011, 05:51 PM »
get a plastic container just big enough so the gusset fits in then stand up frame and fill with hammerite rust

removing dip or oxilic acid and leave to soak,i usually use a small wire brush as well :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2011, 06:01 PM »
on the wire brush front,i find a copper bristle brush is much kinder to chrome.

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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2011, 06:04 PM »
Thanks for the info, im guessing oxalic does not harm chrome ???

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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2011, 08:36 AM »
Thanks for the info, im guessing oxalic does not harm chrome ???

It will do if you leave it too long  :daumenhoch:


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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2011, 09:13 AM »
Thanks for the info, im guessing oxalic does not harm chrome ???

It will do if you leave it too long  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Marty your always there to help :daumenhoch: I might just go elbow grease to be safe

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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2011, 09:30 AM »
Thanks for the info, im guessing oxalic does not harm chrome ???

It will do if you leave it too long  :daumenhoch:

Thanks Marty your always there to help :daumenhoch: I might just go elbow grease to be safe

I've done a few things for 24hrs with no problems at all.

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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2011, 11:08 AM »
If your wanting to try the easy options 1st then try brown sauce.
Someone once posted that on here and I thought it was a wind up.
Vinegar works and brown sauce is vinegar based, I tried it and had success. The sauce doesn't just pee all over because it's thicker. 8)

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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2011, 04:44 PM »
Some people like a rusty gusset.   :-X


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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2011, 04:48 PM »
Rub the Gusset :daumenhoch:

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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2011, 05:23 PM »

Just be careful with the Oxalic Acid, mate..... :10_2_12:

Remember you will probably be mixing your own by dissolving powder in water, and thus the concentration will have a direct impact on how long you can leave it safely before marking the chrome. I have yet to find any decent guidance on dilution factors, timings etc. on the net.  :(

I did my DB with a mix a little too strong, and even after only an hour I had marked the chrome (well, nickel actually); it will discolour as the acid promotes oxidation of the component materials. I discovered that a lot of working at it with Peek and elbow grease removed the marks, and blinged everything up.  :daumenhoch:

Works wonders on the rust, though!  :angel:

Finally, and at risk of being accused of being boring, remember you are working with aggressive chemicals and take appropriate measures (gloves, etc.). Avoid breathing the nasty fumes it will give off, too; they won't get you high, but will make you ill.


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« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2011, 05:41 PM »
If your wanting to try the easy options 1st then try brown sauce.

Daddies or HP?...  :D



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« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2011, 05:50 PM »
stick your finger in the gusset and give it a good rub in and out....   :coolsmiley:
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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2011, 06:14 PM »
2 or 3 litre pop bottle, cut the top off, tip in one tub of brewers/winemakers citric acid, (50g about a quid from wilkinsons) add water (just a few cup fulls), jam front end of frame in the mix and leave overnight. Job done  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2011, 06:22 PM »
Thanks for all the replies and info..........this also applies to the perverts  :2funny: i shall be doing this asap. Im amazed coke and foil works :daumenhoch:

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« Reply #15 on: June 13, 2011, 09:05 PM »
Lemon juice mixed with water......check every hour  :daumenhoch:

and scrub with a tooth brush  8)
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« Reply #16 on: June 13, 2011, 09:16 PM »
I'm not really into the coke method... you have to scrub loike fook and its well expensive.

There again... Tony swears by it... look how chuffed he is with his restored chrome...  :)

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Re: Rusty Gussett
« Reply #17 on: June 14, 2011, 06:50 AM »
If your wanting to try the easy options 1st then try brown sauce.

Daddies or HP?...  :D




Totally your choice. Your only using because you can smear it on without it peeing all over.
HP in our house though :D

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