Post by rareair on Feb 21, 2008 23:16:57 GMT -5
I was thinking the other day that I must do something with my VIN plate for the oval in order for it to look the part once the rest of the car is done. Knowing that it was pretty rusting and that I would need to get it replated I decided to see what would work best to remove the rust before I send it out to the platers with the 2nd batch of goods. I wasn't confident that they would be that careful with removing the rust especially around the # stampings.
Some of you may have tried or heard of using Coke or Lemon juice to break down the surface rust. I started with one of my spare plates from a parts bus I laid to rest some years ago. It was also very rusty and in need of a good clean. First I tried soaking it in Coke knowing that it is less acidic than the lemon juice. The coke didn't work so well and after a day of it sitiing in that I stepped up to the lemon juice. 1 day in the juice and it brought it back to life. I proceeded to do this to the rest of the plates I had on hand including the one for the 56. Now it's off to the platers to make it 100% again.
Some of you may have tried or heard of using Coke or Lemon juice to break down the surface rust. I started with one of my spare plates from a parts bus I laid to rest some years ago. It was also very rusty and in need of a good clean. First I tried soaking it in Coke knowing that it is less acidic than the lemon juice. The coke didn't work so well and after a day of it sitiing in that I stepped up to the lemon juice. 1 day in the juice and it brought it back to life. I proceeded to do this to the rest of the plates I had on hand including the one for the 56. Now it's off to the platers to make it 100% again.
