| 39topless | -- 03-22-2013 @ 9:34 AM |
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Don't know if someone else posted this info but a fellow member in my local club has come up with a really great product for freeing up rusted bolts and just general rust removal. His formula is to make a mixture of 50% Naptha and 50% auto transmissiom fluid. This was tested to be about 5X better than the commercial products on the shelf. You can apply in a spray bottle or with a brush or rag. Just remember to keep the solution covered or it(Naptha) will evaporate quickly.
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| supereal | -- 03-22-2013 @ 10:20 AM |
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Be careful around naptha. It is very flammable, even when mixed with other solvents. Acetone is doubly dangerous. This message was edited by supereal on 3-23-13 @ 11:57 AM
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| ford38v8 | -- 03-22-2013 @ 12:11 PM |
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That's why it's better, because the EPA and the product's lawyers want to do our thinking for us and prevent the use of the really effective components for the off-the-shelf product. Alan
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| 1934 Ford | -- 03-23-2013 @ 5:42 AM |
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I read an article about testing these different mixes for a better blaster. (In tests a NC State University) it was widely agreed that home brew was better than you you could buy. The winner was ATF & Acetone in aa 50/50 mix. Then the fact checkers said it was true, but 90% Acetone and 10% ATF was even better. 1934 Ford's since 1972
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| Old Henry | -- 03-23-2013 @ 7:12 AM |
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Here's the study comparing various penetrating solutions: http://www.antiquemodeler.org/sam_new/news_letters/assets/wham_2011_07.pdf Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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| 39topless | -- 03-26-2013 @ 3:12 PM |
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My bad, It was acetone, not Naptha. Thanks
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| DadsFord | -- 03-28-2013 @ 6:15 PM |
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I recently restored a 1947 Atlas lathe that had been outside for 11 years. Nothing moved, and the restoration took 18 months. I found the 50/50 ATF/Acetone solution to be the best. I would add that one suggestion from the Atlas lathe forum was to frequently tap the pieces to be separated with a brass hammer, and to be patient. Electrolytic rust removal was very effective in cleaning the separated parts. Taz Taz
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| DadsFord | -- 03-28-2013 @ 6:20 PM |
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Oops, wrong photos Taz
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| DadsFord | -- 03-28-2013 @ 6:25 PM |
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Is it possible to attach multiple photos? Sorry for the confusion Taz
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| Old Henry | -- 03-29-2013 @ 10:37 PM |
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No. It is not possible to attach multiple photos. Old Henry (The older I get, the better old looks.)
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