T25 Syncro hightop project

[crazy-for-a-syncro]

Cheers Tom & Jool's for the comments, much appreciated.

apologies for lack of updates, the cold and MOT fail on the modern car put paid to time on the bus, so a short report.

Before, crusty caliper:


In they go...fizzing away nicely


Voila, ready for paint..



all painted ready for re-build


hoping to get some time to re-build them over Easter.
That's all folks...

[hugomonkey]

whats that your using to clean them up?

[lloydy]

I'd like to know that too!

[syncrowjoker]

Caustic soda?

[ninja.turtle007]

Caustic soda?

That's what I was thinking.

[crazy-for-a-syncro]

Caustic soda?

That's what I was thinking.

Nope..a bit stronger than that, anyone else want a guess.

I'll tell you tomorrow.

[clift_d]

I'll be Acid dipping those rusty calipers with a before and after shot.

My guess is heavy duty drain cleaner (H2SO4) - do I get a prize?

[orcecaveman]

Nice work. What a difference to those brakes. Concrete remover / cleaner maybe? Good luck with the resto.

[mrhutch]

go on spill! I want to know as well. could well use some in my "Ghetto Parts Washer" http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/ghett ... 79089.html

[jed the spread]

Caustic soda?

That's what I was thinking.

Nope..a bit stronger than that, anyone else want a guess.

I'll tell you tomorrow.

Stella?

Jed

[crazy-for-a-syncro]

Stella?

Jed[/quote]


Jed wins the prize ....well nearly, closest so far

Its the base product of virtually all rust removers, H3PO4 - Phosphoric acid (check out wikipedia for more info). most rust converters are about 10% or less, the industrial version is 60-85%. Its certainly not Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) that's useless in rust removal.

The industrial version can be found used on Dairy farms to clean out the stainless steel tanks of the calcium or 'milkstone' as its known in the business. Its often known as milkstone remover and can be purchased from dairy product suppliers. Its well known in the Triumph, Landy and Morris circles - see moggies do have their uses, spread the love I say.....
Obviously when using this stuff treat with great caution and apply all relevant COSHH rules as its nasty stuff (sorry boring stuff over), and no you cannot put this stuff into a dishwasher - Doh .. (Though I do like the idea as a parts washer)
you should see what it does to concrete (imagine it on the front room carpet)....did i tell you its also used as concrete remover in the building trade....I'm a mine of useless info

So if the thought of industrial acid does not float your boat then there is an alternative, not quite as fast but just as effective and its safe... This is called DEOX-C and its made by bilt-hamber, this is really good stuff for small ish parts that can be soaked over night or for a few days if really bad. For more info http://www.bilthamber.com/corrosion-treatments/deox-c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I can vouch for both as I've used them extensively, heres a few shots of a moggie that was left outside after being sand-blasted,



and then de-rusted using milkstone remover




Enjoy

[mrhutch]

cheers chap! off to chat up friendly local dairy farmers now!

[Syncrobaz]

No rust so no need !

[orcecaveman]

you should see what it does to concrete (imagine it on the front room carpet)....did i tell you its also used as concrete remover in the building trade....I'm a mine of useless info


Enjoy

Ahem! I think I win the prize then. It is the Moggie flatbed isn't it?

[crazy-for-a-syncro]

you should see what it does to concrete (imagine it on the front room carpet)....did i tell you its also used as concrete remover in the building trade....I'm a mine of useless info


Enjoy

Ahem! I think I win the prize then. It is the Moggie flatbed isn't it?

Yea - your bang on right,,,,, , missed that one, soz...though Stella sounded an interesting possibility, after a few of them anything would look good... .