? on fuse block restoration

Shaun @ Tru6 · 06-24-2007, 03:20 PM

My engine bay fuse block is one little chunk of corrosion.

Any recommendations/cautions on cleaning chemicals or mechanical methods?

equality72521 · 06-24-2007, 03:43 PM

I would very lightly media blast it, specifically, corn cob.

mthomas58 · 06-24-2007, 04:10 PM

Wire wheel on a dremel then some tarn-x.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 06-24-2007, 05:34 PM

thanks for the input. I'm going to order some corn cob for later jobs, but was on a roll with this.

Ended up using Xylene and a Dremel with:
scrubber head
Plastic bristle head
micro grinder (to get inside the holes)
polisher head

Screws are soaking in PB Blaster.

Would make a great mini modern art exhibit

equality72521 · 06-24-2007, 06:46 PM

It's a good feeling to take something old and seemingly bad and make it look and operate as new again. There's a sense of accomplishment that you don't get from buying a new replacement. Anyone can swap a part but not everyone can can rebuild/refurbish existing parts and make them as good as new (or better). Looks good Shaun.

Mitch Leland · Mitch Leland's Garage

Shaun, what a great job... You've sure raised the bar on detailing...

See ya,

Shaun @ Tru6 · 06-25-2007, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by equality72521
It's a good feeling to take something old and seemingly bad and make it look and operate as new again. There's a sense of accomplishment that you don't get from buying a new replacement. Anyone can swap a part but not everyone can can rebuild/refurbish existing parts and make them as good as new (or better). Looks good Shaun.

Amen Brother!