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Old 22nd May 2022, 8:11 am   #1
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Default Metal cabinet restoration: NAAFI MSQ

I’ve just picked up this NAAFI radio which has a metal cabinet, its steel and very heavy. There is some surface rust but not bad, I won’t be repainting this but want to stop the rust and stabilise the paint.

I was thinking of trying a rust converter and then a lacquer. I can test this on the bottom where it can’t be seen to make sure it doesn’t damage the paint.

Anyone done something similar?
Should I also try fine wire wool?

Thanks

John
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It will work John, BUT you must be very gentle. I would be using a fairly well rubbed bit of steel wool.
I would then rub it over with, yes, the dreaded RP7/WD40 type oil based penetrating oil on a cloth.
Leave it on for five minutes, then dry it.

Its Hammertone paint ( Hammerite in UK ) which is very tough and durable.

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Most rust converters work by forming an organic complex with the rust. Which is black. So you will trade rust spots for black spots.

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It will work John, BUT you must be very gentle. I would be using a fairly well rubbed bit of steel wool.
I would then rub it over with, yes, the dreaded RP7/WD40 type oil based penetrating oil on a cloth.
Leave it on for five minutes, then dry it.

Its Hammertone paint ( Hammerite in UK ) which is very tough and durable.

Joe
Thanks Joe, I frequently use WD40 for cleaning chassis so will give that a go first.

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Most rust converters work by forming an organic complex with the rust. Which is black. So you will trade rust spots for black spots.

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Good point Craig, I just want to control the rust so hopefully the WD40 will work.

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