greeknate88 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Ok, a friend of mine has a rusted out 12" mya. It isn't super bad, but there is definately rust in the heart and ports. I was thinking I might be able to sand it down, rinse and clean it thoroughly, and bring it back to life. Will this work? Sorry no pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momatik Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Pics?! And probably not.Try this though:http://www.ehow.com/video_3141_remove-rust.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I would try this, i have done this for a lot of rusted stuff in the past. Go to a hardware store, big ones like lowes and home depot have this stuff called Naval Jelly. Designed to remove rust off of naval ships. removes rust without damaging paint and pretty much any other coating. I would use this stuff. It's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdx88 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Damn beat me to it, naval jelly works wonders so +1 to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeknate88 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 QUOTE (Stuie @ Jul 23 2008, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I would try this, i have done this for a lot of rusted stuff in the past. Go to a hardware store, big ones like lowes and home depot have this stuff called Naval Jelly. Designed to remove rust off of naval ships. removes rust without damaging paint and pretty much any other coating. I would use this stuff. It's great!Wow, I've never heard of such a thing. You just rub it on, let it sit, and then wipe the rust away with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Just make sure it isn't going to be toxic to smoke through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeknate88 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 QUOTE (hookah hippie @ Jul 23 2008, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Just make sure it isn't going to be toxic to smoke throughI figure enough soap and water rinses will cure that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 never seen a Mya rust..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeknate88 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 QUOTE (mushrat @ Jul 23 2008, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>never seen a Mya rust.....Thats what I thought too mush, but believe me, it does. If I can get the guy to give/sell it to me, I'll take some pictures as proof that myas can indeed rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 is it rust or dried gunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeknate88 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 QUOTE (mushrat @ Jul 23 2008, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>is it rust or dried gunk?Mostly dried gunk, but there is definately rust in the hose port and heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 That must have sat there for ages without proper cleaning to do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeknate88 Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 QUOTE (Stuie @ Jul 23 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>That must have sat there for ages without proper cleaning to do that!I think actually that is what happened. But still, it is possible for myas to rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 i had some rust issues with my mya and wd40 worked great to get rid of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 QUOTE (Stuie @ Jul 23 2008, 12:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>That must have sat there for ages without proper cleaning to do that!I was gonna say the same, it is tough to make a mya rust, a bud of mine had one and never washed it when he did he let it sit out and didn't dry it, and really took very bad care of it and the thing still didn't rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowland Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 QUOTE (mjdx88 @ Jul 23 2008, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Damn beat me to it, naval jelly works wonders so +1 to that.Same here. Naval jelly is da bomb on rust. But man make sure you clean it really good after wards. After the rust is gone but a little mineral oil and rub on. It will help keep the rust from coming back, but remember you have to do this every so often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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