Does anyone have a good trick for cleaning up these nasty looking old shocks? This is my 1974 Honda CL200. I’ve been able to get the outside of the spring in some parts, but I don’t have a good plan for the inside. I would really NOT like to spend $150ish on a new set.
Cure for rusty shocks
November 6th, 2009 by BT Leave a reply »
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How did the shocks turn out?
Evapo-Rust….Cool…
While recently rebuilding an XS650 I picked up, I discovered a product called “Evapo-Rust”. I get it at my local TSC (Tractor Supply Company) store, I know it is available elsewhere. It comes in a gallon size ($20), is biodegradable, safe to handle and reusable several times. It works great for removing rust…. soak the part for a while, then rinse in water, a brass bristle brush helps in final cleanup. Great for cleaning minor rust and even heavy rust, on heavy rust it will clean/dissolve the rust but you will still have the pits. This stuff has enabled me to salvage parts that I thought would not be usable. I highly recommend it! Jim
I’ll check that out too…thanks. These shocks are pretty ratty, so I’m guessing it will be a combination of a few different things.
Brian
Thanks for the suggestions. I guess I’ll go pick up some supplies tomorrow and give it a try!
Brian
Anyone restoring old bikes should have four ought steel wool (DO NOT USE HOUSEHOLD), It works great on chrome and engine cases. It will clean those shock right up without any mess.
Try a soft brass wire wheel on the out side. For the inside Use a rubbing compound like dupont # 7 red. Make strips of cloth about 1 inch wide.
Dampen cloth, coat with compound then pull it through the spring so that you can hold both ends, Pul them as you wind down the spring.
Good luck
Nak