[jrblasde]

Good morning, folks! I couldn’t find a thread specifically about rust removal, so let’s create one! We’ve already discussed, but I’ve got some substantial areas of rust on the chassis of my 46-480. My plan is to empty the chassis and then clean it up. I have two topics I would like to focus on—cadmium plating and rust removers.

First for the cadmium plating. I am aware that Philco plated their chassis with cadmium to inhibit rust. That said, did they still do this into the 1940’s? How do I know if my chassis is plated in cadmium? I know that it is dangerous to sand, scrape, etc. on cadmium, but I don’t know what my options are if this chassis has it.

Second, let’s talk about rust removal. Someone or other had mentioned their own success with Loctite naval jelly, so I purchased a jar of it. The instructions mention to rinse the metal after treatment. Do I need to rinse it in running water (such as in a sink) or do I submerge it in a bath of water? If we are not to use the sink, what should I do with the waste water?