Agreed. Acid dipping is not an option. A local company touts a 'non-destructive' dip cleaning process. Without seeing the actual parts, the estimate to clean the wings, bonnet, nose cowl, cowl box, rear fenders, valences, tool tray, gas tank, and propshaft cover was ~$600. They charge by the piece, so
it's not cost-effective to individually process small, loose parts. They recommend stringing them together- but I my eyes that's not practical for all the wee small fasteners, clips, and random bits.
For about $300, I can try the molasses stripping process and get everything I need remove rust from in the tank. I'd still have to remove paint, but that's not much of a concern.
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So now that you have the springs on the ground, maybe its a good idea to have them reset at a spring place? Then you will be sure of what you are reinstalling is serviceable for many years to come.
Keep up the good work, in years to come you will marvel at what you accomplished...
Good idea. I hadn't thought of that. The spring bushings need to be replaced anyways, so the shop could handle that task.
