Dusty Posted 1January, 2015 Report Share Posted 1January, 2015 I know a lot of people overseas appear to get great results with Gibbs penetrating oil and a scotch-brite pad but I was hoping there might be a more accessible product to purchase locally. Does anyone have any good experiences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 2January, 2015 Report Share Posted 2January, 2015 Hard work with Scotch-Brite or wet/dry papers, finished by polishing is the tried and true method to remove the pitting and corrosion. Soda blasting (gentler than sand blasting) would also give a good result. Don't use metallic scourers like steel wool. It leaves particles embedded in the fan and rusts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted 2January, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 2January, 2015 Thanks Harvs, Did you use the scotch brite pads dry or use something like WD-40 etc as a type of lubricant? Is there anything you'd recommend to maintain the finish like a clear coat or some other coating to make it last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 2January, 2015 Report Share Posted 2January, 2015 Dusty, this may interest you: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted 3January, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 3January, 2015 Thanks Peter - I did see that but couldn't determine if there was a conclusion? It probably confirms this Gibbs stuff is difficult to get hold of and I'm hoping to get my car back on the road within a fortnight so I don't want an overseas delivery holding up the process. Its already been off the road for same and I've developed a weird twitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 3January, 2015 Report Share Posted 3January, 2015 Dusty,I think that thread just identifies there is a number of ways to skin this cat and the choice ultimately depends on what the end appearance you want.I bought Gibb's from a place near Albury. Expensive but definitely an option given you timeframe.Post some photos when you are finished please!CheersPeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 4January, 2015 Report Share Posted 4January, 2015 The Gibbs group buy went nowhere. I got tired of waiting for the local supplier to come back to me. I rubbed mine back with scotch brite at first but wasn't happy with the result. Next step was wet rubbing in stages down to 1500 then a polish. The finish was very bright for a while but has settled to an original looking dull sheen. Pete M. Maybe next time you are heading to Albury let us know beforehand. We could make an SMT shopping trip to meet you half way to collect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 4January, 2015 Report Share Posted 4January, 2015 Actually Harvs I just called them, paid by credit card and the postman did the rest!I recall it was horrendously expensive so be prepared.Here is the phone number and address of the supplier:Rapid Hydraulics & Pneumatics21 Sanyo Drive Wodonga Vic 3690www.rapidhosesystems.comPhone (02) 6056 9068Email sales@rapidhosesystems.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Posted 4January, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 4January, 2015 Peter - did you find the result after using Gibbs was worth the expense/effort? So far I've gone down the same path as Harvs with the fan and the result sounds familiar, too shiny for my liking. Good to know that it will calm down after a while but I may have to go harsher than 1500 to get rid of the pitting in the housing. It's almost as bad as my powder coated Fuchs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
930 Posted 22April, 2015 Report Share Posted 22April, 2015 Weve polished and painted the housing and fan lots of times so going by personal experience this is what worked well for us,After many kays there is no tarnishing on the bare metalWe Use a Drill with a red nylon wheel it will smooth out the housing quickly and because the nylon brushes are non metallic it doesn't leave particles in the metal that may rust down the track,Then clean and dry it thoroughly , I use thinners or acetone if I have any,2 After the initial cuttingIf your keeping the metal bareAttach a fabric wheel to the drill and use white compound chalk for the compound this will bring it up to a mirror finish, when buffing spray with water to keep the compoundmoist so it will cut more effectively, after finish dry thoroughly (heatgun is good) and then spray or rub aheavy oil in th meetal, Lithium or fishoil or Vaseline theyre all good and rub into metalafter rubbing in buff it with dry rag the housing will retain mirror finish and also repel moisture easily.If your painting the housing ignore 2.Spray with primer and paint in same way as you would do duco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 22April, 2015 Report Share Posted 22April, 2015 Peter - did you find the result after using Gibbs was worth the expense/effort? So far I've gone down the same path as Harvs with the fan and the result sounds familiar, too shiny for my liking. Good to know that it will calm down after a while but I may have to go harsher than 1500 to get rid of the pitting in the housing. It's almost as bad as my powder coated Fuchs... Dusty, 1500 grit is where you should stop. Start with 400 wet to remove blemishes, pitting etc. Step up the grades i.e. 600, 800, 1200, 1500 after completing each pass. Only then, polish. The result will depend on your efforts and thoroughness. And a liberal application of elbow grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 22April, 2015 Report Share Posted 22April, 2015 I've heard something about oven cleaner has anyone on here tried that? Nasty stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 23April, 2015 Report Share Posted 23April, 2015 I've heard something about oven cleaner has anyone on here tried that? Nasty stuff though. Oven cleaner is used to remove anodising (usually on the wheels). Works like a charm, just melts it off. I had hubcaps that were anodised black, so they're not. No effect on the aluminium as far as I could tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera86 Posted 9May, 2015 Report Share Posted 9May, 2015 I was thinking of using a soda blaster , anyone had any success with it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 10May, 2015 Report Share Posted 10May, 2015 I was thinking of using a soda blaster , anyone had any success with it ? What end result are you after? Be honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrera86 Posted 11May, 2015 Report Share Posted 11May, 2015 I would be happy if it came out like this , but i haven`t used a soda blaster before , not sure what the result will be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 17May, 2015 Report Share Posted 17May, 2015 Here's an update on how my fan has aged. September 2013 it looked like this Untitled after polishing Today. This photo was taken in full sunlight. The bling has definitely gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 17May, 2015 Report Share Posted 17May, 2015 Harvs, I reckon that has aged perfectly. I have a case of fan envy now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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