Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>> Well the electrolysis is going well. Left the tank in overnight,
>> and all the rust appears to be converted, and the paint that had
>> rust bubbles under it is now very loose and easily scrapes off
>> revealing shiny steel underneath.
>
> It's nearly mir
> Well the electrolysis is going well. Left the tank in overnight, and
> all the rust appears to be converted, and the paint that had rust
> bubbles under it is now very loose and easily scrapes off revealing
> shiny steel underneath.
It's nearly miraculous, isn't it? I love it.
-- Jim
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Well the electrolysis is going well. Left the tank in overnight, and
all the rust appears to be converted, and the paint that had rust
bubbles under it is now very loose and easily scrapes off revealing
shiny steel underneath.
Only problem is that the poly sheeting I am using to line the crate
ha
y
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> From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 11:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...
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>> Sodium carbonate
>> ht
Thanks Dave, I think the club house swimming pool uses that stuff, I'll
check it out.
Harry
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From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 11:34 AM
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oda, just what is it? Is it Tide?
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> Thanks
> Harry
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> From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 9:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] how to know when
Jim, when you say you got washing soda, just what is it? Is it Tide?
Thanks
Harry
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From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 9:29 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is te
> I figured I'd just leave all the openings "open" and let the solution
> fill it all up. Might convert any internal rust that way, though
> probably not much unless I hang an anode inside the tank.
None at all without an anode.
> Then rinse well after it's done, and let it dry in
> the sun.
I'
Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Don't forget that your tank will want to start to float unless you
> sink it. If you cork its bottom fitting(s) you can fill it with
> plain water instead of solution.
I figured I'd just leave all the openings "open" and let the solution
fill it all up.
> Nailed up a crate that will hold the tank
> with a few inches of clear space all the way around.
> By my calculations the box will hold about 80 gallons of water.
Don't forget to subtract the volume of the fuel tank!
> I bought a 1 lb bottle of lye (NaOH).
Maybe 1/4 cup will do. Even when I f
wrap it so it doesn't
accidentally release suspicious white powder...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:21:40 -0400
From: Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Co
OK -- went out to the shed and pulled out some old lumber that the PO
of the house left here. Nailed up a crate that will hold the tank
with a few inches of clear space all the way around.
My plan is to line this box with heavy poly tarp to do the
electrolysis.
By my calculations the box will ho
changing the story instead of responding really but couldn't resist given the
subject line
My sister in law has pushed the limits on rust on more than one car.
She has had a couple of Mazda 626's - 70's vintage of some sort - good when
new but rusty when old.
With the blue one, she called h
"John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> Allan Streib wrote:
> > OK this is the second time I've seen this reference to a wading pool and
> > a battery charger. I asked about it the first time and don't recall
> > seeing a response. So, how does this work? I clip the positive lead of
> > the
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm .
Google turns up a bunch of links.
You also need a chunk of metal to serve as the anode (positive). The
negative wire goes on the thing you are de-rusting. The rust
dissolves into the water. It starts happening immediately. You wi
Allan Streib wrote:
> OK this is the second time I've seen this reference to a wading pool and
> a battery charger. I asked about it the first time and don't recall
> seeing a response. So, how does this work? I clip the positive lead of
> the charger to the tank, and toss the negative lead in t
"dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> Electrolysis is your friend. Use a small wading pool with a dilute
> solution of washing soda, lye, or baking soda and a battery charger.
> It's the only way to make sure you get all the rust off. In my younger
> years I used fiberglass and epoxy to reinfo
Electrolysis is your friend. Use a small wading pool with a dilute
solution of washing soda, lye, or baking soda and a battery charger.
It's the only way to make sure you get all the rust off. In my younger
years I used fiberglass and epoxy to reinforce the rusted tank on my
59 VW Beetle. Did not h
Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Is that an MB tank? Your 300D tank should be well protected from
> rust.
>
> Assuming it is something else, as long as it doesn not leak, you are
> probably ok to de-scale it and paint it with por 15.
No it is for a VW. "New" tanks are available but I'v
> of original metal left. However perhaps forming under the paint the
> rust sort of swells and looks like a lot more than it is. Anyone have
> experience with this?
Rust is much thicker than the iron it cames from.
> I think I need to get all this rust off or
Yes.
> I'm thinking of trying a
uesday, August 05, 2008 6:22 PM
Subject: [MBZ] how to know when rust is terminal...
> I'm trying to restore a gas tank. The little sandblaster I bought was
> just not up to the job. Luckily it was cheap -- so I'm back to
> chipping and scraping.
>
> The rust is fl
also need a better color match for the color coat.
I'd get an angle grinder with a twisted wire wheel. Fill the tank with water
and have at 'er...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:36:58 -0400
From: Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] how to know when rust is termin
Is that an MB tank? Your 300D tank should be well protected from rust.
Assuming it is something else, as long as it doesn not leak, you are
probably ok to de-scale it and paint it with por 15.
If it is your MB tank, I'd be inclined to buy a nice non-rusty one
from K'lebster.
At 05:22 PM 8/5/2
If you use that POR15 stuff that binds with the rust will that seal it
up without having to take it all off?
--R
Jay Slater wrote:
> I seem to recall that rust ends up being several times the thickness of the
> metal it took to make it. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure you have to
> take of
I seem to recall that rust ends up being several times the thickness of the
metal it took to make it. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure you have to
take off a lot of rust before you're in danger of holes.
On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 6:22 PM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm trying to
I'm trying to restore a gas tank. The little sandblaster I bought was
just not up to the job. Luckily it was cheap -- so I'm back to
chipping and scraping.
The rust is flaky under the paint. Some of the pieces are stuck
pretty well, but they will come off with hammering and chipping.
I'm conce
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