I have resently bought a Mini that has been left standing for a while and the keys have rust in the grooves. How can I remove this without effecting the shape?
2007-01-09 10:57:45 · 19 answers · asked by Daniel 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
coke cola is the best its down to oxidisation and carbon and too much to explain now but coke is the best it takes no effort just soakin for a couple of days and turning every now and then
2007-01-09 11:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by zerocool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
Well, Angel, one good cheap & cheerful method is to dangle the thing on a string into battery acid for a good few minutes.
Assuming that the battery is not a sealed job. The gunk goes to the bottom, and no harm done.
If that does not prove possible, leave the key in vinegar overnight.
Give the thing a wire brush, and all is well.
Cheers,
Bob
2007-01-09 11:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brass wire brush and wd40 will do the job quite well.. if you use a steel brush you stand damaging the key. The wd40 loosens the rust as well as protects it from further rust
2007-01-09 11:07:27 · answer #3 · answered by r w 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-04 23:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Fromente52 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep WD 40 is the magic stuff you need.
Oh and I wouldn't take "The cold voice of reasons" advice on this matter. Made me laff though.
2007-01-10 07:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by Vinny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did it come from Louisiana? watch out for rust on more than the keys!
2007-01-09 12:11:08 · answer #6 · answered by cadillacrazy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strangely, letting it soak in Coca Cola is good.
Equally strangely, cover it in brown sauce for a couple of hours
2007-01-09 11:01:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
W-D 40
2007-01-09 14:36:20 · answer #8 · answered by Jim C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray with WD-40 and clean it a steel brush lightly and spay it again to remove debris and to coat in from rust.
good luck
2007-01-09 11:08:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get some heavy-duty cleaner and degreaser and a small metal brush.... keep going until the rust is gone.
2007-01-09 11:02:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋