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nu2-72 · 11-11-2003, 11:00 PM

Who had or where is the thread on the rust removal/battery charger info?

lukecp · 11-11-2003, 11:08 PM

Here is a link i saved:

http://users.eastlink.ca/~pspencer/n...ctrolysis.html

bluec10 · 11-12-2003, 01:04 AM

I can hardly wait to try. Thanks for the link.

dinnut · 11-12-2003, 01:19 AM

interesting...

doughby82 · 11-12-2003, 02:25 AM

what is Iron electrodes.and where do you get them

JayDubBlazer · 11-12-2003, 07:31 AM

Is this just for rust and grease or does it work on everything. Also does anyone have first hand expirence with this?

nu2-72 · 11-12-2003, 08:03 AM

Thanks for the info. I spoke with my boss yesterday and he has used it alot. He restores old hit and miss engines and uses Arm and Hammer laundry soap in his bucket. It breaks down the rust very well and does not hurt the base metal.
I have a buddy at work that did not clean his blackpowder rifle last year. You know how bad blackpowder is. I will try this to get his breech plug out.

beautimus · 11-12-2003, 11:36 AM

i think he is talking about using a piece of metal to connect the positive lead from the battery charger to....
i am thinking a 1/2 stainless or steel bolt about 10 inches long would be just the ticket, maybe.

jmanz69 · 11-12-2003, 02:58 PM

Just put the positive cable directly to the stainless. I use this all the time. Works great. I use it on really badly rusted parts and the rust scale just wipes off. You're left with good black metal that can be primed and painted. I usually sandblast all my parts even after electrolysis, that way I know I am down to bare metal. But, I also powder coat most of my parts. If you are painting, you could just prime and paint.

When you take the parts out of the tank, you should wipe them with something like Eastwoods Metal Wash. This will keep the flash rust down so you can paint. If you don't, it will rust before it is dry. Also, use more than one electrode in the water. I use one on every side of the tank. The process works on line-of-sight, so the more you have in the water surrounding the part, the better it is going to remove the rust.

If you have anymore questions, just give a holler.

nu2-72 · 11-12-2003, 06:55 PM

Thanks. This same guy did the same thing last year and I was able to get the plug out at the shop. This time it is a part of the rifle. I will try this weekend and let you know how it goes.

Class of 69 · 11-12-2003, 07:16 PM

Maybe, if you hit him over the head hard enough with the barrel, the plug will come loose, and he might remember to clean it NEXT YEAR !!! Good Luck with the plug, Kevin!

nu2-72 · 11-12-2003, 09:01 PM

I hear you Mitch. His thinking is that the gun was given to him so no real loss. Maybe I will tell him it cannot be fixed and ask him for the stock.

11-11-2003, 11:00 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I need electrolosis info Who had or where is the thread on the rust removal/battery charger info? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-11-2003, 11:08 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Here is a link i saved: http://users.eastlink.ca/~pspencer/n...ctrolysis.html __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-12-2003, 01:04 AM	#3
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	I can hardly wait to try. Thanks for the link. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

11-12-2003, 01:19 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	interesting... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-12-2003, 02:25 AM	#5
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	what is Iron electrodes.and where do you get them __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

11-12-2003, 07:31 AM	#6
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Is this just for rust and grease or does it work on everything. Also does anyone have first hand expirence with this? __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-12-2003, 08:03 AM	#7
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Thanks for the info. I spoke with my boss yesterday and he has used it alot. He restores old hit and miss engines and uses Arm and Hammer laundry soap in his bucket. It breaks down the rust very well and does not hurt the base metal. I have a buddy at work that did not clean his blackpowder rifle last year. You know how bad blackpowder is. I will try this to get his breech plug out. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-12-2003, 11:36 AM	#8
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	what is Iron electrodes.and where do you get them i think he is talking about using a piece of metal to connect the positive lead from the battery charger to.... i am thinking a 1/2 stainless or steel bolt about 10 inches long would be just the ticket, maybe. __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

11-12-2003, 02:58 PM	#9
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	Just put the positive cable directly to the stainless. I use this all the time. Works great. I use it on really badly rusted parts and the rust scale just wipes off. You're left with good black metal that can be primed and painted. I usually sandblast all my parts even after electrolysis, that way I know I am down to bare metal. But, I also powder coat most of my parts. If you are painting, you could just prime and paint. When you take the parts out of the tank, you should wipe them with something like Eastwoods Metal Wash. This will keep the flash rust down so you can paint. If you don't, it will rust before it is dry. Also, use more than one electrode in the water. I use one on every side of the tank. The process works on line-of-sight, so the more you have in the water surrounding the part, the better it is going to remove the rust. If you have anymore questions, just give a holler.

11-12-2003, 06:55 PM	#10
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Thanks. This same guy did the same thing last year and I was able to get the plug out at the shop. This time it is a part of the rifle. I will try this weekend and let you know how it goes. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

11-12-2003, 07:16 PM	#11
Class of 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Stillwater MN Posts: 1,166	Maybe, if you hit him over the head hard enough with the barrel, the plug will come loose, and he might remember to clean it NEXT YEAR !!! Good Luck with the plug, Kevin! __________________ 69 GMC K10 ..some restoration required....still..

11-12-2003, 09:01 PM	#12
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I hear you Mitch. His thinking is that the gun was given to him so no real loss. Maybe I will tell him it cannot be fixed and ask him for the stock. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

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