 What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? |
 Jun 14, 2014 - 10:08 PM
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I picked off a steering knuckle from a junkyard Celica, removed the ball joint and wheel bearing, and cleaned it with a wire wheel to the point where it seems rust and yuck free. Now it is almost all bare metal and I have two questions:
1) What is the best/easiest way to remove the remaining rust? (I don't have a sand blaster.) 2) What is a good/long-lasting way to protect the bare metal from rusting again? To show what I am talking about I include a photo of the newly cleaned SN next to my Celica's SN (the one with with bent ears). The junkyard SN is the lighter of the two, the golden rust colored one; it came from a red 1995 Celica and is going on a white 1994 Celica:   Thanks to anyone who takes time to help me by discussing these questions. |
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Jun 15, 2014 - 12:13 AM
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Coca~Cola=carbonic acid and phosphoric acid. Vinegar is acetic acid and works on rust as well, but is a little harsher than the cola.
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Langing What is the best way to protect bare iron metal from rust? Jun 14, 2014 - 10:08 PM
njccmd2002 Dip in phosphorus?.. Powdercoating is best. Go t... Jun 14, 2014 - 10:58 PM
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