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Re: [Shop-talk] Electrolytic Rust Removal on a large part

To: Jim Stone <jandkstone99@msn.com>
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Electrolytic Rust Removal on a large part
From: "David C." <cavanadd@frontier.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:38:36 -0800
The Old Wood Working Machine (OWWM) guys use this process (the technical 
term is "spooging") a lot to do cabinet saws and other large iron and 
steel objects.  Works fine.  Kiddie pool or home made tank made of 
cribbing and plastic sheeting.  Don't know about your battery charger, 
though.

Jim Stone wrote:
> I have a spare trunk lid that I would like to use on a restoration project.
> The original lid has a fair amount of damage to it and it seems like it would
> be easier all around to just replace it. However, like the rest of the car,
> the original is completely rust free. The other lid is in very good shape and
> definitely usable (I dont remember where I picked it up, but think it has
> been in storage for a long time), but it does have some of the usual rust that
> I can see around the lower edge in the inside. Plus, there is lots of rust
> dust that comes loose when I tip it on its side, so I know it is forming
> within the inner frame where I cant see it.
>
> Id love to just take it to a stripper and have it dipped, but there are none
> around here. On the other hand, it wouldnt be too difficult to find some sort
> of large trough (maybe even a kiddie swimming pool) that I could convert into
> an electrolytic rust removal tank big enough to handle the lid. I am in no
> hurry and it could cook in there for weeks if necessary. Ive had great
> success with this method for small parts. Is this a dumb idea? Is it feasible
> for something this large? Would my 30 year old battery charger (2/10/50 amp
> circuits) be enough for the job?
>
> Any thoughts and recommendations will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
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