REMOVE SURFACE RUST ? - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T15:02:28Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/remove-surface-rust?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A66521&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSoak it in some CLR(calcium,…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-10-10:2177249:Comment:743222011-10-10T15:36:50.353ZJim Bancrofthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JimBancroft
<p>Soak it in some CLR(calcium, lime , rust remover) available in most stores, hardware, ect.</p>
<p>I've used it many times on metal guitar parts and it works great.</p>
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<p>Jim</p>
<p>Soak it in some CLR(calcium, lime , rust remover) available in most stores, hardware, ect.</p>
<p>I've used it many times on metal guitar parts and it works great.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Jim</p> Soak it in some CLR(calcium,…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-10-10:2177249:Comment:744042011-10-10T15:36:37.818ZJim Bancrofthttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JimBancroft
<p>Soak it in some CLR(calcium, lime , rust remover) available in most stores, hardware, ect.</p>
<p>I've used it many times on metal guitar parts and it works great.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Jim</p>
<p>Soak it in some CLR(calcium, lime , rust remover) available in most stores, hardware, ect.</p>
<p>I've used it many times on metal guitar parts and it works great.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Jim</p> I bought them off of Ebay for…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-10-10:2177249:Comment:743212011-10-10T13:45:06.771ZLee Gendvilashttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/leegendvilas
I bought them off of Ebay for less than 100 bucks. I'm a re-enactor as far as the uniform and somewhat of the character. Check out <a href="http://www.sunsetpioneers.com">www.sunsetpioneers.com</a> and that will give you an idea of where the re-enactor thing goes. And it is fun getting the uniform on and performing.
I bought them off of Ebay for less than 100 bucks. I'm a re-enactor as far as the uniform and somewhat of the character. Check out <a href="http://www.sunsetpioneers.com">www.sunsetpioneers.com</a> and that will give you an idea of where the re-enactor thing goes. And it is fun getting the uniform on and performing. Were they worth much before?…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-10-10:2177249:Comment:746102011-10-10T06:33:56.874ZKerry Krishnahttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/KerryKrishna
Were they worth much before? Were did you get them? And you are a re-enactor! I have seen several documentaries over the years about this sort of thing. I'll bet that section of your life makes you pretty darn happy...
Were they worth much before? Were did you get them? And you are a re-enactor! I have seen several documentaries over the years about this sort of thing. I'll bet that section of your life makes you pretty darn happy... Hi Kerry, yeah, probably so.…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-10-10:2177249:Comment:745162011-10-10T05:12:20.790ZLee Gendvilashttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/leegendvilas
Hi Kerry, yeah, probably so. But I reflect about the posts earlier about collectors value of instruments versus personal value and to me, as a re-enactor of a late 1800's cavalry private, having them back to mostly military condition to complete my uniform is more valuable than having them sit behind a glass case.
Hi Kerry, yeah, probably so. But I reflect about the posts earlier about collectors value of instruments versus personal value and to me, as a re-enactor of a late 1800's cavalry private, having them back to mostly military condition to complete my uniform is more valuable than having them sit behind a glass case. Lee, I gotta say that is a pr…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-10-10:2177249:Comment:746062011-10-10T02:52:44.576ZKerry Krishnahttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/KerryKrishna
Lee, I gotta say that is a pretty startling 'before and after 'pic ! After watching so many "Antique Road Show's' though, have you not ruined the collectors value?
Lee, I gotta say that is a pretty startling 'before and after 'pic ! After watching so many "Antique Road Show's' though, have you not ruined the collectors value? Hi Lee, the spurs look great!…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-10-10:2177249:Comment:743172011-10-10T00:54:59.732ZMike Kolbhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MikeKolb
<p>Hi Lee, the spurs look great! Did the "Mr. Science" project not take the rust off like we thought it may?</p>
<p>Wonder if has anything to do with how 'deep' the rust has colored the metal over x-number of years?</p>
<p> I've got some old deeply-rusted scissors I found in a barn, probably 40 or so years old... maybe I should try the electro-chemical solution with them AND something recently-rusted to see if there's a difference? Anyway, nice work! </p>
<p>Hi Lee, the spurs look great! Did the "Mr. Science" project not take the rust off like we thought it may?</p>
<p>Wonder if has anything to do with how 'deep' the rust has colored the metal over x-number of years?</p>
<p> I've got some old deeply-rusted scissors I found in a barn, probably 40 or so years old... maybe I should try the electro-chemical solution with them AND something recently-rusted to see if there's a difference? Anyway, nice work! </p> Thought I'd post a pic of the…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-10-09:2177249:Comment:745112011-10-09T19:49:33.774ZLee Gendvilashttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/leegendvilas
Thought I'd post a pic of the spurs-one with the rust taken off and the other spur with the rust. After using doing the procedure, the rust did not wipe off. I used Kaboom to get the rest of the rust off and rinsed with water. Both spurs are now shiny and the rowels (the pointy wheels) also spin like they should.
Thought I'd post a pic of the spurs-one with the rust taken off and the other spur with the rust. After using doing the procedure, the rust did not wipe off. I used Kaboom to get the rest of the rust off and rinsed with water. Both spurs are now shiny and the rowels (the pointy wheels) also spin like they should. Thanks for the info Rob, I di…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-08-28:2177249:Comment:690002011-08-28T15:22:23.556ZJeff Perkinshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JeffPerkins
Thanks for the info Rob, I didn't realize the hazards of that stuff. I thought it was relatively harmless. Yeah, I agree with what you're saying. That was what I was thinking, not in so much technical terms granted. But, yeah, see what you can find out from your friend, I'm curious what exactly is going on. I've used electrolysis to remove any further rust instead of the CLR. And it worked pretty good. I tried to do the same to a silver ring of my wife's and the electrolysis process turned it a…
Thanks for the info Rob, I didn't realize the hazards of that stuff. I thought it was relatively harmless. Yeah, I agree with what you're saying. That was what I was thinking, not in so much technical terms granted. But, yeah, see what you can find out from your friend, I'm curious what exactly is going on. I've used electrolysis to remove any further rust instead of the CLR. And it worked pretty good. I tried to do the same to a silver ring of my wife's and the electrolysis process turned it a funky dark color. Thankfully we were able to use a jewelry polish cloth and get it back to shiny silver again. But, I'll definitely be careful about what I stick in the electro bath next time. I want to try electro plating out, but am finding the powdered metals to be quite expensive and/or hard to find. If anyone out there knows of a good place to get powdered metal for electro-plating, please let me know. Jeff,
Was curious about your…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2011-08-26:2177249:Comment:677782011-08-26T19:32:21.653ZRob Mercurehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RobMercure
<p>Jeff,</p>
<p>Was curious about your issue about "calcium lime rust" removal product (CLR) but didn't come up with much on the net - and unfortunately my chemist friend wasn't home when I called him. Mostly the active ingredients seem to be sodium silicate ("waterglass"), sodium citrate (forms citric acid), and surfectants, and methanol. I'll follow up with my chemist friend but right off you should read the MSDS on this stuff - it's pretty nasty and is listed as both an "immediate" and…</p>
<p>Jeff,</p>
<p>Was curious about your issue about "calcium lime rust" removal product (CLR) but didn't come up with much on the net - and unfortunately my chemist friend wasn't home when I called him. Mostly the active ingredients seem to be sodium silicate ("waterglass"), sodium citrate (forms citric acid), and surfectants, and methanol. I'll follow up with my chemist friend but right off you should read the MSDS on this stuff - it's pretty nasty and is listed as both an "immediate" and "chronic" health hazard and should be used in a well ventilated area while wearing rubber gloves. </p>
<p>Back to your issue - one thing I do know is that chromium doesn't bond that well to some metals, iron and steel in this case, and so the metal part is first plated with copper or nickel. So at a guess I suspect that the CLR has either thinned the chromium or removed it and the steel is showing through a thin copper layer. I should be able to find out by this evening but I wanted to make the hazards of this product known - probably little risk when used carefully but hazardous enough to pay attention while it's being used. </p>
<p>Rob</p>