Faisal, You have done an outstanding job on cleaning those old rats. If you don't mind sharing, how are you doing it? Getting the "grunge" off isn't too much of a problem, but getting rid off the rust stains is. Well done!
Mike
I'm with Mike, Faisal I'd like to know too how you get your rats looking so nice. I think we all have an idea on how, and we all have are own way of doing it, but would be interesting to know your process.
nothing special in my work ,i am using evapo rust with chrome and nickle fish tools but Unfinished tools i am using soft brush wheel to remove the rust
1-put the tools in paint thinner for one day to remove the old grease and dirt ,then wash them by water and any type of ordinary cleaner like simple green and wipe them
2-for chrome and nickle finish just keep the tools in evapo rust solution 4 hours or more depend of tools condition and every hour take
the tools out and clean them by plastic brush ,until all the rust is gone
3-When finished, rinse item with water and use wire or plastic brush in the processes
4-Then allow item to air dry buy using any hot air source
5-use TURTLE RUBBING COMPOUND HEAVY DUTY CLEANER TO REMOVES STUBBORN STAINS AND HEAVY OXIDATION TO ACHIEVE A CLEAN, SMOOTH FINISH BY USING SPONGE PAD (MEDIUM GRADE )
6- for the heavy scratched ratchet cover plate you can use sand paper 400,800,1000,1500 in sequence and use polishing compounds by using puffing wheel to remove the scratch and to reach mirror finish or chrome finish
7-Apply light coat of Flitz polish with soft cloth and Polish with clean dry cloth
8-and the most important is lots of patience,take your time and Be safe. Don't overload your self by restoring many tools in one time because you you will miss many things
i am going now to restore 3/4" and 1" plomb ratchet and i will use new processes derusting by electrolysis , i will post the result soon !
thanks
