[Hallicrafters] Chassis Rust

[jeremy-ca]

I wonder how Electrolysis derusting in distilled water would work? Remove 
transformers and pots and immerse so just up to the top of the chassis is 
covered.

Never tried it, just tossing it into the discussion.

Carl
KM1H



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark K3MSB" <mark.k3msb at gmail.com>
To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Chassis Rust


> Be carefull what you use here or you'll scratch up the chassis.
>
> I've used Naval Jelly with good results for spot and light rust removal.
>
> I agree with Greg;  for a totally rusted chassis, you'll have to
> address pitting etc and go the replating route.
>
> 73 Mark K3MSB
>
> On 5/3/08, WA1KBQ at aol.com <WA1KBQ at aol.com> wrote:
> A short cut method would be to  start by
>> disassembling the receiver as much as practical and tape up or mask 
>> areas you want
>> to protect from intrusion and go after it with wire brushes,  rotary 
>> tools on
>> a Dremel, sandpaper and even Muriatic acid if necessary. Clean  and dry 
>> and
>> paint the chassis with something suitable.
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