[Boatanchors] Chassis Oxidation

[Geoff]

If youre looking for a faux finish that replicates steel, cad plating, and 
others try Eastwood at www.eastwood.com. Ive used their products on several 
vintage vehicles and the match is excellent.

Be sure to remove any loose rust first and give it a coat of Zero-Rust or 
similar Red Oxide to prevent rust from bleeding thru new paint.
www.zero-rust.com



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J. Forster" <jfor at quikus.com>
To: "Michael D. Harmon" <mharmon at att.net>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Chassis Oxidation


> Probably, the original zinc or cadmium plating has failed in the rusty
> patches. The set was probably stored in a humid area.
>
> Take a rag with a few drops of mineral oil and wipe the chassis. Let stand
> for a few hours, and wipe off as much oil as you can.
>
> IMO, that's about the best you can do, short of stripping the parts off
> and pickling and replating.
>
> You can get 'pad plating' kits to locally replate, but I don't know how
> well it works.
>
> Best,
>
> -John
>
> =============
>
>
>> I have an old Philco Model 40-185 console that I'm rebuilding.  The
>> chassis has oxidized to a dull gray color and has numerous rusty patches.
>>
>> Is there any way to clean this stuff off to bring the chassis back to
>> its original look, or should I consider it "patina" and leave it alone?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Mike Harmon, WB0LDJ
>> mharmon at att dot net
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