Wondering if electrolysis is a viable way to get rid of corrosion and other saltwater detrius on old reels.
Tried the search feature here to get an answer as well as on-line but maybe my google fu is not so good.
Thoughts? Experiences?
Thanks in advance!
Whit
Seems a bit aggressive. Risky for plated parts, will remove paints, and less noble metals (aluminum, zinc, "pot metals") can get damaged.
It seems best suited for removing rust from steel/iron. I have considered trying it to rescue old rusted steel tools, but never got around to it.
Here is a link that I was looking at: http://antique-engine.ns.ca/electrolysis.html (http://antique-engine.ns.ca/electrolysis.html)
If you give it a try, let us know how it turns out.
-J
I think, with no knowledge, that you would risk pitting anything plated. But yes do it. We all need to know now. :)
Quote from: jurelometer on March 07, 2023, 02:29:17 PMSeems a bit aggressive. Risky for plated parts, will remove paints, and less noble metals (aluminum, zinc, "pot metals") can get damaged.
It seems best suited for removing rust from steel/iron. I have considered trying it to rescue old rusted steel tools, but never got around to it.
Here is a link that I was looking at: http://antique-engine.ns.ca/electrolysis.html (http://antique-engine.ns.ca/electrolysis.html)
That link look super informative, thanks. I'm going to pursue this. As to destroying old parts, the ones I have in mind are pretty much toast, so nothing ventured, nothing gained.
If you give it a try, let us know how it turns out.
-J