New toy 2

[esselle]

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Jack arrived new years eve.
Anyone have any advice on the easiest way to remove surface rust cos I can't be bothered with all the sanding!

[joker smoker]

pay someone else to do it

[Steve]

Paddle disc on an angle grinder and it will be rust free in no time at all.

[esselle]

John how much did it cost you and where would I take it?
Steve what's a paddle disc?

[Steve]

Scott, it's a disc with paddles of sand paper on. You'd probably need 2 to get through the whole job as they wear out quickly. Really effective though and make easy work of a job like that.

It's a beauty as it is though the rust adds character if you ask me

[esselle]

Cheers Steve - nice to have you back on here regularly

[All Weather Griller]

My choice would be to shot blast the baby:

A & R Surface Finishers Ltd
2 Sussex Street
Leicester
Leicestershire LE5 3BF
Tel: 01162 624242
Fax: 01162 537604

http://www.surfacefinishers.co.uk/

[esselle]

That's what I was thinking Adie. Got to phone a bloke that does it tomorrow - cheers mate.

[All Weather Griller]

It will get you an awesome finish.

Keep us posted on progress.

[Steve]

Adie's shot blasting is definitely the least effort solution, you could also get it painted by whoever shot blasted for you. Spraying is always my issue as I have to do it outdoor and my garden is like a wind tunnel.

Al makes a good point about paddle discs, it's easy to grind into the metal and make a mess. Having said that I stripped the rust off a drum with one and got the finish spot on, a couple of slight burns and scars but really nothing major.

I personally don't find cup brushes any good, I've tried them on my angle grinder and on my drill but found them ineffective. Could be user error though So if you do go by hand and don't fancy risking the paddle disc I'd go with Al's other recommendation and try a wire wheel.

Just thinking as well, I've seen another type of rust removal disc, http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_165557_productId_161123_langId_-1?cm_mmc=-_-Workshop+%26+Tools%2FPower+Tools-_-Halfords+100mm+Paint+%26+Rust+Remover+Disc&source=shopping&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=lwmmix&istBid=t

Never used one of these myself, but looking at it I would imagine it's very unlikely to damage the good metal. Al you ever tried one of these?