Rust removal?

Hi All,

Hopefully a simple quick question:

I pulled my glider out of the trailer after a long winter recently,
and found that I hadn't greased my lift-pins quite well enough. There
are a few small spots of surface corrosion on them, and I'd like to
get rid of it.

BUT, given the importance of the lift pins I don't want to just go
grinding on them. Anyone have any suggestions on the best/least-
destructive way to get rid of minor surface rust/corrosion on parts
like this?

Thanks a bunch,

--Noel

On Feb 25, 12:47*pm, "noel.wade" wrote:
Hi All,

Hopefully a simple quick question:

I pulled my glider out of the trailer after a long winter recently,
and found that I hadn't greased my lift-pins quite well enough. *There
are a few small spots of surface corrosion on them, and I'd like to
get rid of it.

BUT, given the importance of the lift pins I don't want to just go
grinding on them. *Anyone have any suggestions on the best/least-
destructive way to get rid of minor surface rust/corrosion on parts
like this?

Thanks a bunch,

--Noel

A green scotchbrite pad lubricated with WD-40 or LPS, etc, does a good
job of pulling up surface corrosion without significantly influencing
the parent material.

Craig

On Feb 25, 1:53*pm, Craig wrote:
On Feb 25, 12:47*pm, "noel.wade" wrote:



Hi All,

Hopefully a simple quick question:

I pulled my glider out of the trailer after a long winter recently,
and found that I hadn't greased my lift-pins quite well enough. *There
are a few small spots of surface corrosion on them, and I'd like to
get rid of it.

BUT, given the importance of the lift pins I don't want to just go
grinding on them. *Anyone have any suggestions on the best/least-
destructive way to get rid of minor surface rust/corrosion on parts
like this?

Thanks a bunch,

--Noel

A green scotchbrite pad lubricated with WD-40 or LPS, etc, does a good
job of pulling up surface corrosion without significantly influencing
the parent material.

Craig

Good suggestion. But if that doesn't remove it all, try a fine steel
wool. Start gently, then buff and lubricate when satisfied.

Jeff 7JK

On Feb 25, 1:12*pm, wrote:
On Feb 25, 1:53*pm, Craig wrote:





On Feb 25, 12:47*pm, "noel.wade" wrote:

Hi All,

Hopefully a simple quick question:

I pulled my glider out of the trailer after a long winter recently,
and found that I hadn't greased my lift-pins quite well enough. *There
are a few small spots of surface corrosion on them, and I'd like to
get rid of it.

BUT, given the importance of the lift pins I don't want to just go
grinding on them. *Anyone have any suggestions on the best/least-
destructive way to get rid of minor surface rust/corrosion on parts
like this?

Thanks a bunch,

--Noel

A green scotchbrite pad lubricated with WD-40 or LPS, etc, does a good
job of pulling up surface corrosion without significantly influencing
the parent material.

Craig

Good suggestion. But if that doesn't remove it all, try a fine steel
wool. Start gently, then buff and lubricate when satisfied.

Jeff * * 7JK- Hide quoted text -

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Naval Jelly, then rinse well

Aerodyne

Come on guys, those pins are 10 times stronger than they need to
be..............sand off the rust with 220 or emery cloth and lube
them next time. I keep my pins in two large plastic tubes with lube
inside (duct-taped together) as I remove them they pick up just
enpough lube to shove them home.
JJ

wrote:
On Feb 25, 1:12*pm, wrote:
On Feb 25, 1:53*pm, Craig wrote:





On Feb 25, 12:47*pm, "noel.wade" wrote:

Hi All,

Hopefully a simple quick question:

I pulled my glider out of the trailer after a long winter recently,
and found that I hadn't greased my lift-pins quite well enough. *There
are a few small spots of surface corrosion on them, and I'd like to
get rid of it.

BUT, given the importance of the lift pins I don't want to just go
grinding on them. *Anyone have any suggestions on the best/least-
destructive way to get rid of minor surface rust/corrosion on parts
like this?

Thanks a bunch,

--Noel

A green scotchbrite pad lubricated with WD-40 or LPS, etc, does a good
job of pulling up surface corrosion without significantly influencing
the parent material.

Craig

Good suggestion. But if that doesn't remove it all, try a fine steel
wool. Start gently, then buff and lubricate when satisfied.

Jeff * * 7JK- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Naval Jelly, then rinse well

Aerodyne

On Feb 25, 6:26*pm, JJ Sinclair wrote:
Come on guys, those pins are 10 times stronger than they need to
be..............sand off the rust with 220 or emery cloth and lube
them next time. I keep my pins in two large plastic tubes with lube
inside (duct-taped together) as I remove them they pick up just
enpough lube to shove them home.
JJ


Hey JJ - any reason to be concerned about the tightness of the fit of
the pins in the bushings? I'd think you wouldn't want a shimmy in
flight. Is there any risk of that?

Andy

noel.wade wrote:
Hi All,

Hopefully a simple quick question:

I pulled my glider out of the trailer after a long winter recently,
and found that I hadn't greased my lift-pins quite well enough. There
are a few small spots of surface corrosion on them, and I'd like to
get rid of it.

BUT, given the importance of the lift pins I don't want to just go
grinding on them. Anyone have any suggestions on the best/least-
destructive way to get rid of minor surface rust/corrosion on parts
like this?

Thanks a bunch,

--Noel



Noel

To prevent this in the future try this. Mix some LPS 3 (very waxy) and
white lithium grease into a paste and coat any metal surface that you do
not want to rust. It's very effective, easy to remove in the Spring and
cheap.

Paul
ZZ