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Old 08-13-2017, 11:37 AM
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Remove rust from rear axle housing?
While I have the rear dropped, what can I do to remove the rust. Car is a play toy and not a show car, and I'm not looking for perfection. pics:
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Wire wheel and white vinegar, or muriatic acid.
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Re: Remove rust from rear axle housing?
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Wire wheel and white vinegar, or muriatic acid.
I've got a bottle of muratic acid that use for the swimming pool. Does it remove rust? Maybe brush it on with an old paint brush, then wire wheel everything off?
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It will remove rust rinse with water and keep it away from the aluminum calipers.
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Re: Remove rust from rear axle housing?
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It will remove rust rinse with water and keep it away from the aluminum calipers.
Perfect. I'll give it a try and post my results. Thanks for the advice
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No problem be safe with that acid.
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wire cup wheels are great to remove rust. just please wear safety glasses, the little wires will break off
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Re: Remove rust from rear axle housing?
Follow the directions to a T and it will turn out great I have done it to a bunch of rear housings and it hold up awesome

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