Log in
Search
Latest topics
» Fox .35 Modifications by Onelife Today at 8:12 pm
» Jim Walkers FireBee - This is going to be fun
by roddie Today at 6:51 pm
» *Cox Engine of The Month* Submit your pictures! -May 2024-
by Admin Today at 6:46 pm
» Post your Older ignition books
by lla Today at 6:34 pm
» S1 Ringmaster
by Onelife Today at 8:40 am
» Speed plane - Crispy but not too crispy
by rsv1cox Today at 7:54 am
» O&R 23 & Brown Jr
by getback Today at 7:47 am
» Introducing our Cox .049 TD Engines
by MauricioB Today at 2:31 am
» Jim Walker Firebaby
by rdw777 Yesterday at 4:16 pm
» Hemostat clamp/smooth-jaws
by roddie Yesterday at 3:48 pm
» Black Widow Run time
by Ken Cook Yesterday at 3:44 pm
» 1:64 scale Diecast (Hot Wheels)
by roddie Yesterday at 3:33 pm
Cox Engine of The Month
Cleaning Starter Springs ?
Page 1 of 1
Cleaning Starter Springs ?
I know these things for the most are inexpensive but when you have a hand full that are corroded , What do you guys use to clean them or you just run them on your model that ur fling for fun ! Thanks , Eric
getback- Top Poster
-
Posts : 10127
Join date : 2013-01-18
Age : 66
Location : julian , NC
Re: Cleaning Starter Springs ?
Maybe Dremel with a wire wheel? That will mostly remove the zinc coating too so you'd have to keep the springs oiled or re-clean them every now and then.
KariFS- Diamond Member
- Posts : 2002
Join date : 2014-10-10
Age : 52
Re: Cleaning Starter Springs ?
steel wool will brighten them up but they will rust easy. I have been looking at possibly tin plating some with this:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/er-18/tinnit-bright-tin-plate/1.html
It states for copper but I have some to try it. I also have silver plating powder that I can try.
Otherwise Caswell plating have electroless zinc plating kits available.
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/er-18/tinnit-bright-tin-plate/1.html
It states for copper but I have some to try it. I also have silver plating powder that I can try.
Otherwise Caswell plating have electroless zinc plating kits available.
Jason_WI- Top Poster
-
Posts : 3123
Join date : 2011-10-09
Age : 48
Location : Neenah, WI
Re: Cleaning Starter Springs ?
I heard somebody say there were stainless steel ,, but all I have come across are spring steel ?? Stupid Dreimal scares me with a wire brush on a spring ?? That plating might work I have cleaned a couple in vinegar (white) and blued them With gun Bluing , just 1-2 coats but didn't act like it wanted to adhere , I pasted them on so I don't know what happened
getback- Top Poster
-
Posts : 10127
Join date : 2013-01-18
Age : 66
Location : julian , NC
Re: Cleaning Starter Springs ?
Vinegar will dissolve the rust, and take any zinc coating with. Wash with ammonia (Windex) or baking soda and water to neutralize. Rinse very well and oil.
If they are stainless after cleaning with vinegar they need passivised, so clean with citric acid. Many grocery stores sell small containers of citric acid powder in the canning and spice sections.
Phil
If they are stainless after cleaning with vinegar they need passivised, so clean with citric acid. Many grocery stores sell small containers of citric acid powder in the canning and spice sections.
Phil
pkrankow- Top Poster
- Posts : 3025
Join date : 2012-10-02
Location : Ohio
Similar topics
» Starter springs...
» 049 medallion starter springs
» Bernies Black Springs
» 020 Tee Dee starter springs - Finally available!
» Starter springs and Throttle rings
» 049 medallion starter springs
» Bernies Black Springs
» 020 Tee Dee starter springs - Finally available!
» Starter springs and Throttle rings
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum