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Zinc Corrosion removal

Started by watk69, July 21, 2015, 06:00:25 PM

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watk69

Has anyone developed a good regimen to remove white dust corrosion on Zinc Plates parts? Disc Brake dust shields are not fun to remove. This is the worst case, but I'd like to make it presentable if at all possible  ;)


Clif W.

ko-lek-tor

Pg.4 of this PDF may help. I , myself, thought of vinegar before reading in the PDF. Click on 'read more' at bottom of 1st pg.,then, click on bottom of 2nd page ' How to prevent...'

http://www.orrconsteel.com.au/Downloads/Resources   

I will add, once cleaned (there may still be staining) put a coat of wax or some other moisture block. Remember the brakes get hot, so nothing flammable  for that block.
Bentley to friends :1969 SS/RS 396 owned 79
1969 SS 350 (sold)
1969 D.H.COPO replica 4spd. owned since 85
1967 302 4 spd 5.13

watk69

Thanks so much, I will give it a try
Clif W.