Editing Rust removal with Ospho
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
− | Ospho | + | Ospho has some advantages over other rust removal methods. It's easy, inexpensive, and not messy. This article demonstrates how to use Ospho to remove light surface rust and heavy rust, and how to use Ospho to prevent fresh steel from rusting. |
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==Tools and supplies== | ==Tools and supplies== | ||
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*Paper shop towels. | *Paper shop towels. | ||
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==Removing surface rust== | ==Removing surface rust== | ||
Use a pump spray bottle to apply Ospho liberally. Scrub it in with the scrub pads, then wipe off the excess with the towels, and let it sit 24 hours. If you want to clean it some more, sand it with 80 grit, and reapply. | Use a pump spray bottle to apply Ospho liberally. Scrub it in with the scrub pads, then wipe off the excess with the towels, and let it sit 24 hours. If you want to clean it some more, sand it with 80 grit, and reapply. | ||
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+ | ''wheel well results pic goes here'' | ||
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+ | ''vid goes here: http://www.streetfire.net/video/rust-removalospho_743479.htm'' | ||
==Protect metal from rusting== | ==Protect metal from rusting== | ||
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If there's excess Ospho on the steel, you may notice some streaking. To handle this, you can reapply the Ospho, and wipe it off smoothly. | If there's excess Ospho on the steel, you may notice some streaking. To handle this, you can reapply the Ospho, and wipe it off smoothly. | ||
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+ | ''vid goes here: http://www.streetfire.net/video/rust-removalospho-2_743486.htm'' | ||
==Prepping metal for Ospho== | ==Prepping metal for Ospho== | ||
Sand with 80 grit, then clean with wax and grease remover. | Sand with 80 grit, then clean with wax and grease remover. | ||
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+ | ''vid goes here: http://www.streetfire.net/video/prepping-metal-for-oshpo_1028571.htm'' | ||
==Prepping Ospho for primer== | ==Prepping Ospho for primer== | ||
− | On exposed surfaces, sand the coating to give the | + | On exposed surfaces, sand the coating to give the epoxy something to bite into. If there was any streaking, you can sand a little more on those spots. |
Sand with 180 on a DA, when wipe off the grayish powder with wax and grease remover, then prime. | Sand with 180 on a DA, when wipe off the grayish powder with wax and grease remover, then prime. | ||
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==Criticism== | ==Criticism== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
− | * | + | *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/ospho-solution-rust-removal-175465.html |
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