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Verde
29-12-2016, 09:59 AM
Hi all, I'm working on my first restoration project (Lazer ZX) and the turnbuckles and dogbones have some surface rust. Is there a method I can use to get them looking new again?

Many thanks in advance,
Jay.

Peakey
29-12-2016, 10:49 AM
I always run them up in a drill with some metal polish

Welshy40
29-12-2016, 11:33 AM
Or you could buy lunsford tie rods & stainless steel screws

LongRat
29-12-2016, 03:56 PM
Stick them in some phosphoric acid solution or if you don't have that, overnight in some Coca Cola.

dodgydiy
29-12-2016, 04:30 PM
or if they are very rusty use electrolysis, works very well

beale
29-12-2016, 08:38 PM
If you get the worst off with a fine steel wire cup brush in a drill then swap to a brass wire brush it adds a slight gold sheen

Verde
29-12-2016, 09:50 PM
Thanks for the replies everyone, loads to go on there.

veeza
29-12-2016, 10:38 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8q3DZB_l6M
:-)