Metal restoration - removing rust

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  1. aryssoR

    aryssoR Peppy Member

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    I came by a cheap Naomi CP on eBay which was in need of some TLC...

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    So, one small tub of rust removing snot ...

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    ... and a bit of buffing later and it's ready to be repainted

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    The snot I used can be bought here
     
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    Nice work. Nothing worse than rusty cab parts :)
     
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    What did that do to the plastic? did you seal the metal with clearcoat?
     
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    I usually remove rust with a sledgehammer or a Volkswagen.
     
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    I took it off, the rust had bubbled the overlay and stained it - it was visible from the top. The overlay had cigarette burns on it too, but I kept it anyway

    I sanded the top side, painted it dark metallic grey and lacquered it, hardened the lacquer for two weeks then rubbed it down.

    It now looks like this

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    aryssoR, May 22, 2009
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    Do you lap that thing?
     
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    aryssoR Peppy Member

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    No, not really, I rest it either on the arms of my chair if playing my DC thru my Naomi, or just on my desktop for my vertical PS2 shooters
     
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    Parris I'm only here to observe...

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    Ross, next time we meet up I have 2 spare old 6 button CP boards in similar condition with overlays that are passable - suffice to say they could be turned into something better with your wonder snot and I really don't need them.
     
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    Very kind of you m8, I'm sure I can find a use for 'em :thumbsup:
     
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  10. retro

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    I personally always remove rust using medium and/or fine wire wool initially. If necessary, I'll then treat it with a rust preventer.

    Interesting stuff, though - albeit expensive!
     
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