What's the best way to get rust from the sub?

[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

Yea I used calcium-Lime and rust remover that I picked up @ dollar general. Put some on a rag wiped the motor off then with a clean wet rag wiped it down again. Dried it off and sprayed some WD40 on a paper towel and went over it again to prevent it from getting rusty again.

Sounds like the simplest way.

If not I'll try some steel wool.

Thx a lot everyone. I will post pics of the results

 

[twisztdauthorit 10+ year member]

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[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

Even some 3M Microfinishing compound might work

That's what I was referring to.

To the OP, they have different levels of polishes, just like waxing your car.

Heavy grit to get real heavy stuff off, then finer grit to polish it up and get rid of swirl marks and whatnot. I used two kinds when I cleaned up one of my 9500F motors. Worked real well.

Never used any of the stuff other people listed, so I can't comment.

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

I used the household cleaner Comet on an old motor and it worked decently well

 

[v2.0]

I did a write up on it a while ago, pics are gone now though. at any rate- i took several grits of FINE sandpaper (between 800-2500 grit) and (starting with the roughest) sanded it down, over and over. then took a metal polish and polished it up

just did this one a few days ago (not done yet, only done the first 4 grits)

start

where im at now-

 

[v2.0]

few more pics-

note there are still a few spots.. keep going over em, and the will rub out. also- i have heard a scotch brite will work as well. not tryed though

 

[dcole18 5,000+ posts]

chad ftw... i remember that writeup...

 

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chad ftw... i remember that writeup...

ya pics are gone sadly, and i no longer have them to re up was a 4hp motor pictured.

 

[Jakeeck 10+ year member]

Try some fine Steel Wool...

i like this idea.

 

[dcole18 5,000+ posts]

ya pics are gone sadly, and i no longer have them to re up was a 4hp motor pictured.

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[GAM3OVR 5,000+ posts]

ya pics are gone sadly, and i no longer have them to re up was a 4hp motor pictured.

How did you avoid getting anything into the hole? Or should I pry the magnet off?

 

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How did you avoid getting anything into the hole? Or should I pry the magnet off?

you dont "pry".. it twists. and you can tape the pole off if you like, OR cut up a sponge, and block the pole so nothign gets in there? just a thought man

 

[dcole18 5,000+ posts]

isnt there also a lock screw you have to loosen before you can screw the QCA off?

 

[v2.0]

isnt there also a lock screw you have to loosen before you can screw the QCA off?

yes, its in the corner of one of the spokes

 

[dcole18 5,000+ posts]

yes, its in the corner of one of the spokes

thats what i thought... and hey!

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