13 replies to this topic

[Steve8274]

Hi all
Just looking through my parts bin getting ready to clean stuff to go on my car, I came across my front hubs.
They have a bit of rust on inside bit where bearings and outer seal goes. They have been stood for approx 4 years 😬
Can they be cleaned and whats the best way if possible? Wet and dry?
The pic actually makes it look worse than it is.
Thanks
Hopefully pic/link attached
https://imgur.com/a/nOaLr

Edited by Steve8274, 15 January 2018 - 03:09 PM.

[jaysmini1983]

I would just be gentle with a wire wheel/brush in a drill, 

[alex-95]

I would lightly scrape the majority off with a knife then go over it with scotch brite or fine wet and dry.

[xrocketengineer]

You could dip them in Evapo-rust for a couple of days. I have used it for bolts and brackets and it worked well. However, it removes zinc plating. 

 

https://www.amazon.c...ords=evapo-rust

Edited by xrocketengineer, 15 January 2018 - 04:10 PM.

[Steve8274]

Thanks for advice so far.
I had considered wire brush in drill but wasnt sure if it would scratch internally.
I will try and scrape the majority off if possible and try wet and dry.
I was also considering dipping the affected end in a vinegar bath. I have had good results previously with rust on other items doing this. Not sure if it would be too abrasive tho?
This is probably same thought as the evaporust product.
Any thoughts?

Edited by Steve8274, 15 January 2018 - 04:55 PM.

[cal844]

Media blast it

[Steve8274]

Media blast it

Not sure of anywhere around here that does that or how much? Will have a look

[Marco1972]

Vinegar method works very well
Mine were in a worse state than yours I used twisted wire wheel on the outside fine wheel on the inside and as said a bit of wet n dry
Coat of primer paint and clear lacquer

[Swift_General]

https://www.bilthamb...eatments/deox-c

Can't recommend this stuff enough. Just chuck your hubs in and come back in a day or two and you're done.

[leyland73]

I’ve used citric acid diluted into a plastic container, warm water and brilliant for de rusting parts. Leave to soak for 24 hrs. Can buy it on eBay, and from our dim and distant school science lessons citric acid is the main ingredient in sherbet!

[gazza82]

If you can put up with the smell ... molasses ...

or Deox-C .. no smell but don't leave cast metal in for too long.

[MatthewsDad]

White vinegar.

[Steve8274]

Vinegar method works very well
Mine were in a worse state than yours I used twisted wire wheel on the outside fine wheel on the inside and as said a bit of wet n dry
Coat of primer paint and clear lacquer

I fully intend to paint afterwards. I have wire brushes for drill but don’t think any are fine. Have you got a link for the type you used?  

https://www.bilthamb...eatments/deox-c
Can't recommend this stuff enough. Just chuck your hubs in and come back in a day or two and you're done.

 I have read a few topics where people say it’s good stuff. I only need it for this little bit on the hub tho so bit reluctant at moment to buy it.
 

I’ve used citric acid diluted into a plastic container, warm water and brilliant for de rusting parts. Leave to soak for 24 hrs. Can buy it on eBay, and from our dim and distant school science lessons citric acid is the main ingredient in sherbet!

I’m
Sure we will have some sherbet lying round the house.
  

If you can put up with the smell ... molasses ...
or Deox-C .. no smell but don't leave cast metal in for too long.

  
How long is too long? When I have used vinegar in past, I’ve left stuff in for few days to a week

White vinegar.

That’s what I have used before on rest of my stuff. Works great

[cal844]

Media blast it

Not sure of anywhere around here that does that or how much? Will have a look

Our blaster charges £30 to blast a subframe