Rusty Jack
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Melting Slicks
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From: Dyersburg TN
Rusty Jack
can anyone tell me how to remove a large amount of rust from my car's jack? The rubber body plug came out and water got on the insulation which soaked the jack and caused the rust. This is more than just a few licks with a wire brush.
Melting Slicks
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From: Moon Township PA
I would use a sand blaster to remove the rust. That worked quite well for me when I bought a well used and abused jack. Functionally, it was very nice. Cosmetically, it was rusty and pitted. Ten minutes with a sand blaster, followed by a thorough air cleaning and then a good coat of primer and semi-gloss black.
Gary
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Burning Brakes
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From: Canastota Ny
just my 2cents. but... oxalic acid (wood bleach) removes rust on chrome completely and may do the same for your regular painted parts. you mix the wood bleach (home depot or other hardware store) with water and soak the part. within a day the rust is gone.
here is a link to the original information on it http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/...wtopic=4004702
here is a link to the original information on it http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/...wtopic=4004702
