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Old 01-20-2014, 12:52 AM
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Default How to remove rust

So I know a lot of you have years more experience than I and I was wondering if you guy could help me.
on my tonka dozer conversion I need to remove a lot of rust off of it that has collected over the years of it sitting outside. I know some parts are beyond it but i'd really like to save as much as I can. I have tried sanding and a wire brush but they can't get into the hard to reach spots and i'd like to do it at home if possible so sand blasting is kind of a last option.

but as always any help what so ever is handy.

this is the worst of it


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Old 01-20-2014, 01:12 AM
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Naval jelly?
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Old 01-20-2014, 01:25 AM
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I would suggest Naval jelly or Coca Cola I know it sounds funny but it really works
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Old 01-20-2014, 06:39 PM
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Here's another option:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54ADeB6V1rQ

Good luck with what-ever method you choose.
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Old 01-20-2014, 08:21 PM
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Get a bench top blasting cabinet. This is How I removed rust on various projects.
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Molasses and water..

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq5IUiYMhRM
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Naval Jelly or Coca Cola
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If you use ferox and then use filler ? regards,at all,from italy.
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I know this is an old thread but has anybody ever trued one of these little sandblasters? It's for small jobs, not sure how it would be without a cabinet. Economical.



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