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  1. BThayer23

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    #6 BThayer23, Apr 10, 2011
    Dremel tool with the brass brush attachment will clean light rust well. I used a cylindrical-shaped sanding attachment to clean the gunk off my hubs, too.

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  2. Dave.0

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    #2 Dave.0, Apr 9, 2011
    Brake cleaner and a few different size wire brushes.
     
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    #3 Minidave, Apr 9, 2011
    Angle grinder with a couple different wire brush attachments should git er done......

    Scotch pads with a good rust penetrant work well too, spray and let soak, then go after them - then final clean with brake cleaner.
     
  4. Onramp

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    #4 Onramp, Apr 9, 2011
    Boy - if you use an angle grinder with wire brushes, be sure to wear a full face guard. Pat
     
  5. Jason Montague

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    #5 Jason Montague, Apr 9, 2011
    :cornut: Whole heartedly agree with above as you're not going to paint them yet. When it's time to paint, acetone,alcohol or other degreaser must be used prior to painting. I'm sure that one of the Miniacs knows of a ,perhaps, more appropriate degreaser.:Thumbsup:

    Jason:popcorn:
     
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    #7 ScottinBend, Apr 11, 2011
    :Thumbsup:

    Dremel for the win!
     
  7. N2MINI

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    #8 N2MINI, Apr 11, 2011
    Once you get around to painting the hub, might be cool if you could find matching yellow paint to get alittle color down there.. or maybe not!!!
     
  8. Justa Jim

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    #9 Justa Jim, Apr 11, 2011
    Way ahead of you N2MINI, as that is exactly what the plan is, but sadly, not before MOTD. :cryin:

    The black wheel and tire can get lost with each other, so I thought some yellow around the edge of the hub (which will show through the four slots) and the calipers. This might get a little definition back there. Makes me feel better that you liked the idea too. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
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    #10 Crashton, Apr 11, 2011
    Just squirt some Frenches mustard in there. Perfect color & at the dragon you can stick your dog in there for proper condiment dosing.
     
  10. Justa Jim

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    #11 Justa Jim, Apr 11, 2011
    Now let me see if I understand this. You want me to squirt Frenches mustard on my calipers, at MOTD, around a bunch of MoM's? Now how long do you think that would last? :lol::lol:

    Jim