| pfrancis | -- 09-29-2018 @ 6:34 PM |
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Does anyone have any experience or ideas on how to restore a locking hub cap on my 1935 sedan? I have soaked it in WD-40 for two weeks and am unable to even take it apart. Lock is frozen and it looks hopeless. Thanks for any encouragement or information anyone can offer.
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| Bob Oh | -- 09-30-2018 @ 6:31 AM |
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Forget the WD-40; it is primarily a disacant, barely a lubricant. Get yourself some Evapo-rust. This can be gotten at most auto parts; I got mine at Autozone. I have derusted lots of small auto parts, tools, even a jack knife that I had as a kid that had laid around and gotten pretty rusty. Give it a try, I think you'll like it. Bob
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| pinnsky | -- 09-30-2018 @ 10:51 AM |
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After using the Evaporust you should be able to push in the tabs holding it to the cap. Then clean it up and remove the set screw to remove the cylinder. A good locksmith can cut keys using the code on the cylinder.
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| wmsteed | -- 10-05-2018 @ 6:49 AM |
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I don't care for WD-40 for most projects requiring lubrication and/or rust etc., The term WD stands for "water dispersal".. WD-40 is a great engine staring fluid, especially on a cold winter day when you are trying to start a two stroke engine. I have had excellent results with BLASTER, it is an excellent penetrating fluid. After letting the part (s) soak for awhile after they have been sprayed with BLASTER apply heat from an electric heat gun, repeat as needed, taking your time to let the BLASTER and heat do their job.. I was recently able to get a gear driven windshield crank assy to work perfectly and screws out of '37 windshield frame using the above method. Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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