Surface Rust

[paul]

I happened to recently inquire about canister vacuum cleaners at a local thrift store, and the service tech said they had just discarded one. It turned out to be an aqua Model G with broken off back wheels and some surface rust. There was also an ivory and tan PN-1 with a teal sheathed wand and a Golden J PN-2--the cords of which had either been removed or cut off. So I left my name and contact information and asked the man to let me know when they have more discards--something for you to think about doing at your local thrift stores. You may even consider volunteering to repair vacuum cleaners for them. Wish I had the know-how, or I would.

Anyway, is there an effective way to remove what appears to be surface rust without damaging the paint, or can you recommend any good rust-removal products?

 

[bnsd60m9200]

turtle wax rubbing compund and a jersey knit cloth and LOTS of elbow grease. then high grade automotive wax

 

[brad845]

Wax

Ok good! I thought I was the only weird guy in the world that polished his vacuums with car wax and monthly polishes with Amour all .. Haha

 

[paul]

Thanks for the tips, Will. I'll give them a shot.

 

[whirlpolf]

aluminum foil and Coke

use the foil as a rag and coke as the cleaner.
Works like a charm, especially on chromed stuff.