[Hallicrafters] Chassis Rust

[David C. Hallam]

It's so long ago that I don't remember exactly how I did it, but I took a
rusty pistol frame and derusted it by electrolysis and it came out fairly
good.  I was so pleased with the results that I reblued it and used it.

As I remember it involved tying some pure zinc strips to the pistol frame
and, I think, using a weak solution of sulphuric acid.  I am sure a search
of the internet would yield "how to do it".

David
KC2JD/4

> -----Original Message-----
> From: hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:hallicrafters-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of jeremy-ca
> Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 3:46 PM
> To: Mark K3MSB; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Chassis Rust
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> 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
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> ----- 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
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> > 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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