Hot Rods whats the best way to clean a third member

Like I said in the ***le. Im not taking the third member apart yet on my 8 inch and want to get it cleaned up for some paint. I have been wire brushing on a die grinder but its been taking for ever and I cant get into the tight nooks and crannys. There is no grease just surface rust. Any body have any tricks besides the wire brushing?

 

Wire brushing just seems to polish the rust. Try some 3M type abrasive discs.

 

Ive tried the 3m pads but the problem it getting into the tight areas.

 

Is it under the car now or out? HRP

 

Is it under the car or out? HRP

 

Aw, heck... just throw him in the shower and give him a bar of soap..........

 

The next guy will hate ya', but take it to the care wash and use the brush. Then high pressure soapy water

Larry

 

Try a rust converter product thick enough to hang on it or brush mol***es on it and wrap it with plastic wrap to keep it wet for a day or two. Then wash it off.

 

Just brush off the scale and use some Ospho, let it dry then paint

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Its out on the floor hrp. I dont have to get grease off it so I dont have to take it to the car wash, i just want to get all the surface rust off so I can prime and paint.

 

Get yourself some Naval Jelly.
The directions will be on the label.
Quick, easy and cheap!

 

I always use small cheap wire brushes and Purple Power to clean third members. It's time consuming but it works.

 

You know my dad used to restore old wood stoves when I was a kid and he used navel jelly. sort of forgot about the stuff. thanks unkledaddy.

 

the same way you clean the first member.

 

Amen Brother................