1939 elto 4266

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  • February 6, 2019 at 3:01 pm #166144
    Mike M
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      Just starting out as a collector
      Recently obtained a 1939 elto 1.1 model 4266 trying clean it up has some surface rust on gas tank.. any suggestions on what to use to shine her up?

      February 6, 2019 at 3:20 pm #166147
      fifty20ne
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        Super Clean or oven cleaner for the dirt and grease followed by a trip to the car wash to powerwash.
        Try Evaporust or similar to clean tank both inside and out. Apple cider vinegar along with BB’s, ball bearings
        And scrap nuts & bolts shaken overnight also works wonders!

        Good Luck!

        February 6, 2019 at 3:25 pm #166149
        Mike M
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          fifty20ne wrote:

          Super Clean or oven cleaner for the dirt and grease followed by a trip to the car wash to powerwash.

          Try Evaporust or similar to clean tank both inside and out. Apple cider vinegar along with BB’s, ball bearings

          And scrap nuts & bolts shaken overnight also works wonders!

          Good Luck!

          February 6, 2019 at 3:30 pm #166150
          Mike M
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            Thank You !! Inside of tank got pretty clean it’s the stubborn rust on the outside.. don’t want to damage it.. any idea what the original color and sticker pattern is? Would like to get it back to original condition.. she runs pretty good

            February 6, 2019 at 6:37 pm #166167
            The Boat House
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              Originally everything is painted silver.
              Nothing polished. Decal and rubber grip are available.

              Pal-XXxxx

              February 6, 2019 at 8:06 pm #166192
              Mike M
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                Thank you for the picture.. I have seen different colors on line and want to get it back to original condition.. the picture you sent apears to have tank painted silver but the fly wheel and motor area looks like polished aluminum? What do you think?

                February 7, 2019 at 10:32 am #166240
                The Boat House
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                  February 7, 2019 at 10:36 am #166242
                  The Boat House
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                    Pal-XXxxxXX

                    February 7, 2019 at 10:40 am #166246
                    Mike M
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                      Looks very nice .. I may do the same!! Thanks for responses it’s very helpful.

                      February 10, 2019 at 9:26 am #166519
                      need2fish
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                        Mother’s on aluminum. Phosporic acid or CLR on rust.

                        I polish flywheels with small amounts of Mother’s while the motor is running. Use a sponge to avoid breaking your wrist when a cloth gets caught in a rope sheave.

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