Next project?
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Topic: Next project?
Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Subject: Next project?
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 9:51am
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Not sure when I'm going to find the time, but Dad's wagon is probably next on the list. It's got a Durabilt flare-bed box (I believe made in Aurora, IL) with a New-Idea running gear. The floor is completely shot. It had tongue-and-groove boards in it before so I'll probably go back with that. Don't remember the make of the hydraulic hoist that's underneath it but it did work when parked (about 10 years ago).
Anyone have any suggestions for restoring the galvanized metal? Steel wool and elbow grease? Comments welcome.
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Posted By: Gary in da UP
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 9:55am
| Vineger, fine steel wool and elbow grease. Follow with paste wax. Probably a mid west hoist. |
Posted By: FloydKS
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 11:46am
| Dont have any help on how but ... .looks like a nice project to undertake. |
Posted By: TREVMAN
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 1:22pm
| Varsol and scotch bright pads, lots of elbow grease... |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 1:41pm
The shop I worked at had rubber pads that went on an angle grinder, You can buy scotch bright pads that connect to the rubber backing. Might make the elbow grease less needed.
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Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 25 Apr 2012 at 3:45pm
| Hey Trevman, what is Varsol? I've never heard of it. |