Re:Re: Removing surface rust from machined parts?

["Pat Doyle" <javelinman@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg and List

if its just surface rust I find that WD-40,scotchbrite metal conditioning pads (or the scrubbing pads for dishes even work)and a little elbow grease will take it right off

I do this quite often as I am a machinist and parts that sit overnight or over the weekend often have some amount of surface rust.



Pat Doyle

javelinman@xxxxxxxxxx



> Hi everyone,

> I want to clean up some engine parts, over Christmas break, which have a

> mild

> amount of surface rust on some machined areas.  I was thinking about

> either

> having the parts tumbled or getting some glass bead and blasting them at

> home.

>

> I'd like to hear from those experienced with this, as to what is the best

> method to do this and maintain the integrity of the machined surfaces.

>

> Thanks for the responses!

>

> P.S.  If you would, when responding to the LIST, please CC your email to

> me at

> <amundaza@xxxxxxxxx>.  Thank you!



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