good lookin pump & CLEAN too..
WOW, ya Power Washed the Rust OFF!
That cleaned up nicely. Glad you left it.
That cleaned up nicely. Glad you left it.
...ditto that - AND you saved the pump motor,
et al...well done, sir...
Nice job Matt I love the pumps in there original patina!
Great looking pump . And all original.
Nice going.
Cleaned up well.
Wow! What a difference!! I don't get how all that rust was sitting on top of the white paint.
Looks great!!
Much better. Looks great.
Awesome. What do you use to get them cleaned like that? I have a few pumps I would like to try.
"Awesome. What do you use to get them cleaned like that? I have a few pumps I would like to try."
I used muratic acic (not sure if spelled correctly)on the white panels to get the rust stains off. Washed real good, then dryed right away.
Sometimes the rust comes back and you can't get it to stop with that acid.
Neutralize the Muriatic Acid w/ Household Baking Soda mixed w/ water, clean water rinse & DRY Thoroughly.
*Caution*, Will Robertson, DO NOT use Muriatic Acid on Pot Metal or ALUM. Chemical Reaction WILL ACCRUE & Generate Caustic Fumes. USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS W/ EYE & SKIN PROTECTION
I removed all pot metal and aluminum before cleaning any of the STEEL ONLY parts with the acid. Oh and I did use a respirator because the fumes are bad and used rubber globes.
It is always great to see another person enjoy a pump with patina. You just made my day.
Fresh paint and new chrome not welcome in my garage.