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Surface Rust
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Post# 280339   5/13/2014 at 11:59 (3,607 days old) by Paul (USA)        

I happened to recently inquire about canister vacuum cleaners at a local thrift store, and the service tech said they had just discarded one. It turned out to be an aqua Model G with broken off back wheels and some surface rust. There was also an ivory and tan PN-1 with a teal sheathed wand and a Golden J PN-2--the cords of which had either been removed or cut off. So I left my name and contact information and asked the man to let me know when they have more discards--something for you to think about doing at your local thrift stores. You may even consider volunteering to repair vacuum cleaners for them. Wish I had the know-how, or I would.

Anyway, is there an effective way to remove what appears to be surface rust without damaging the paint, or can you recommend any good rust-removal products?


Post# 280340 , Reply# 1   5/13/2014 at 12:15 (3,607 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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turtle wax rubbing compund and a jersey knit cloth and LOTS of elbow grease. then high grade automotive wax

Post# 280408 , Reply# 2   5/13/2014 at 20:58 (3,607 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky)        
Wax

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Ok good! I thought I was the only weird guy in the world that polished his vacuums with car wax and monthly polishes with Amour all .. Haha

Post# 280427 , Reply# 3   5/13/2014 at 23:58 (3,607 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Thanks for the tips, Will. I'll give them a shot.

Post# 280432 , Reply# 4   5/14/2014 at 02:17 (3,607 days old) by whirlpolf ()        
aluminum foil and Coke

use the foil as a rag and coke as the cleaner.
Works like a charm, especially on chromed stuff.



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