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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 7, 2018 11:10:17 GMT
Sorry. Not a reference to Neil Young. Wondered if anyone had treated an item to prevent rust. Got a vintage steering wheel on account that I liked the look of it, it was cheap, and I fancied restoring it. After a good clean, the leather and stiching came up practically unmarked. The spokes are steel (rusty) and painted aluminum. Was wondering if wiping with WD40 after stripping the paint off, would be enough to prevent further rust.  |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 7, 2018 11:24:04 GMT
WD40 is a water dispersant so it should certainly help.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 12:44:54 GMT
If know sweet FA about cars, but I do watch Wheeler Dealers. Ed Chyna applies a liquid that alters the chemical composition of rust so that it won't keep re-forming and come through any re-spray. I'm sure Halfords or the like will sell it. I'm guessing it's something like this stuff: www.amazon.com/Total-Solutions-Rust-Converter-Bottle/dp/B008Y0IXKM |
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Post by zippy on Jan 7, 2018 13:52:25 GMT
In the past I've used something like Hammerite Rust Beater - you need something that will remove existing rust AND stop new rust.
I doubt you'll ever get a good finish on your wheel though - it looks too far gone. Buy a new one !
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 7, 2018 13:52:32 GMT
Thanks. I'll see what happens with the WD40 first. Hoping it might end up something like this. Although this is an alloy version:  |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 7, 2018 13:54:06 GMT
In the past I've used something like Hammerite Rust Beater - you need something that will remove existing rust AND stop new rust. I doubt you'll ever get a good finish on your wheel though - it looks too far gone. Buy a new one ! Just you wait and see! It's only surface rust, which will sand down. It's preventing it from returning. Actually, I've got 2! I got this wooden one at Christmas. And I have a nice one off a Caterham.  |
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Post by Chris on Jan 7, 2018 14:57:33 GMT
Coca Cola works a treat on rust. Tricky in this situation mind you!
Probably best sticking to Spicas suggestion - I've used that on cars and it seems to work ok. A good wire brush will be handy also.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 15:35:56 GMT
Theres loads of Rust Converters on the market. I used a good one in the 80's called Trustin.. Loctite & Plastikote are two well known brands
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 15:58:33 GMT
Theres a few companies that make those leather bound Wheels for Lotus 7. I would not entertain that rusty one tbh.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 7, 2018 20:09:28 GMT
I'll add this: A rust convertor/stabilizer does just that. It converts rust into a compound that is stable and inhibits any further rust. My item has surface rust, a good part I have now removed. A padded steering is not exactly a rare animal, Andr'e. You can get them for less than £50. As I said, I have one from a Caterham. The Lotus 7 didn't get a padded steering wheel until the Series 3, I think. Yes. I know you wouldn't touch it, Andr'e. And you seem to miss the point why I bought it. Forums. Don't you just love them!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2018 21:35:03 GMT
No I hate forums.. Do you actually have a Lotus 7 or Caterham?
The car used in The Prisoner was a 1965 jobbie a Mk.2 [Wooden Wheel]
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 7, 2018 22:13:29 GMT
Well for someone who hates forums, you seem to pop-up on quite a few - or have done in the past.
I have neither a Lotus or Caterham. I'm collecting parts for a Series 2 Lotus replica. Chassis and interior, anyway. No a Locost, which is an approximation of a Seven.
Yes. It was a Series 2 Super Seven used in The Prisoner. More than one.
You don't have a Ford Escort MK2 back axle in your back garden, do you?
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Post by rfan8312 on Jan 7, 2018 22:50:49 GMT
Would be nice to laser it 😀
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2018 9:15:54 GMT
Well for someone who hates forums, you seem to pop-up on quite a few - or have done in the past. I have neither a Lotus or Caterham. I'm collecting parts for a Series 2 Lotus replica. Chassis and interior, anyway. No a Locost, which is an approximation of a Seven. Yes. It was a Series 2 Super Seven used in The Prisoner. More than one. You don't have a Ford Escort MK2 back axle in your back garden, do you? I do Hate forum MOD: deletedNo i dont have an Escort Mk2. but if you have a Capri Mk.1,3000E I'll have that. |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 8, 2018 19:57:38 GMT
Didn't have me glasses at work this morning, so couldn't read what it was.
I'm just after the rear axle (engine would be handy) from an Escort. Not the whole car. And no, I don't have a Capri. Back axle is 5" too big for a Seven.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 13, 2018 15:15:28 GMT
Still working on it. Slight detour. Anyone know if a clutch master cylinder can also function for brakes?  |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 13, 2018 22:58:08 GMT
I guess it could but most brake systems are dual-circuit for redundancy and need a dual master cylinder.
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Post by Mr Whippy on Jan 14, 2018 11:36:26 GMT
Thanks. Yes. Doing a bit of Googling it seems a duel master cylinder for brakes will be required to be IVA compliant.
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