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« on: December 12, 2007, 12:45:31 PM » |
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I am in the process of restoring the engine bay, bumper and grill area of my '70. I was stuck as to how to restore the original finish to the headlight buckets and since no one here had any suggestions I broke out the chemistry set and went to work. I used a rubbermaid container big enough for all 4 buckets. Then I poured in a gallon and a half of BOILING water. Not cold, not hot, but BOILING! Then immediately I poured in a WHOLE can of crystal Draino. Don't use the liquid or gel crap. Crystal's be the ticket here son. Be warned...You need a face shield. Not goggles. Once that Draino hits the water the violent but short lived fireworks start and you don't want that stuff anywhere near your skin let alone your eyes. Your best off doing it outside as well. The fumes will knock you on your ass. Then I let it sit for one hour and using rubber gloves and a stiff brush I gave each bucket the once over. Rinse with cool, clear water and Ta-Dah!
Now these suckers DO have a hole big enough for me to bang! Did I say that out loud? 
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« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2007, 12:48:02 PM » |
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Now these suckers do have a whole big enough for me to bang! Did I say that out loud? Get a room!!!!  The buckets look really good!! The bumper looks amazing by the way  |
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« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2007, 01:31:37 PM » |
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Just keep the aluminum foil away or you will have a big bang.  |
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« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2007, 02:20:30 PM » |
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Wow, .....just don't mix bleach with ammonia. I did it once....ONCE!  |
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« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2007, 02:56:07 PM » |
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I believe Draino has lye in it which actually works better with cold water.
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justin1987
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« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2007, 05:18:41 PM » |
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Wow, .....just don't mix bleach with ammonia. I did it once....ONCE! I've done that too. BIG mistake! |
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« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2007, 05:53:38 PM » |
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Bead blasting would be the safer option no?  |
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« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2007, 06:21:00 PM » |
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what happens when you mix bleech with ammonia  It makes chlorine gas. |
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TripleBlackGator
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« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2007, 06:42:03 PM » |
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Bead blasting would be the safer option no? |
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« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2007, 02:15:24 PM » |
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Bead blasting would be the safer option no? If you want the right galvanized look then galvanize them!  I personally wouldnt like to see those buckets on my Charger.Prefer doing it that way: Head-lamp buckets just out of the car:  and cleaned: on the left sandblasted and on the right also cleaned with wire wheel (on pneumatic tool)  These are not galvanized jet but soon I`ll do it and then update. V@perfectionist |
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« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2007, 03:00:57 PM » |
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I put mine in the blast cabinet and dialed down the pressure and the cleaned up great. If you want pics I can send them, but it only took about 5 minutes for all four.
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TripleBlackGator
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« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2007, 08:00:02 PM » |
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Not to get in a pissing contest but the blasted and wire wheel look is not for me. That's not how they looked originally. Granted they cleaned up nice (that's what blasting is suppose to do) but it alters the orignal look. I was just offering a possibly different way of cleaning.
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« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2007, 10:19:34 PM » |
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If you dial down the pressure, it does not remove the galvanized finish but takes off the years of crap. I agree about original appearance. I am trying to make mine as original as possible, and after I blasted mine this is how they look. Here is a pic.
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« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2007, 02:48:10 AM » |
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If you dial down the pressure, it does not remove the galvanized finish but takes off the years of crap. I agree about original appearance. I am trying to make mine as original as possible, and after I blasted mine this is how they look. Here is a pic.
I do the same thing - but then again I have a blasting cabinet at the shop... |
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« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2007, 09:55:30 AM » |
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Looks great.  I use phopharic acid. (I work for a pool chemical manufacturer Stain and Scale control) I filled up an old cooler and it nicely removes rust. |
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« Reply #16 on: December 20, 2007, 09:56:15 AM » |
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what happens when you mix bleech with ammonia It makes chlorine gas. Chlorine gas is nerve gas (read WW1 mustard gas) |
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« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2007, 10:24:47 AM » |
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What about oven cleaner?  |
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« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2007, 10:44:32 AM » |
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It is caustic like Draino, It should work. Both Caustic or acidic will work. Just try to neutrilize it or rinse thoroughly with water
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« Reply #19 on: December 21, 2007, 10:09:35 AM » |
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USE phosphoric acid! You can get it on your skin and it has NO fumes! Its available at home depot for $14/gallon. Its the same stuff eastwood sells for $50/gal. It works GREAT. You can put anything in it. Even vinyl parts with metal backings to remove surface rust. I put my A/C vents in it. It gently takes the rust right odd the metal vent slider without damaging plastic. I also use it on a rusty steering wheel. These are items a media blaster would be too abrasive and damage the part. Good luck
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