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Offline The Gurg

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Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« on: May 06, 2019, 06:15:36 PM »
Just seeing if the corrosion pictured is an issue?
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2019, 06:45:14 PM »
Probably not
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2019, 07:00:18 PM »
pretty easy to clean them up before use...just douse a piece of 0000 steel wool in wd40 polish it up real quick and wipe the excess with a clean rag.  You will be surprised how much oem hardware is still in useable shape
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2019, 07:05:57 PM »
Yeah I wouldn’t stick them in that way. Appreciate suggestions on what to do.

Not sure if I have any steel wool lying around. Have some copper scouring pads or a steel wire bench wheel. I can make a trip if the steel wool would be a lot better.
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2019, 07:11:26 PM »
copper scouring pads work in a pinch.  The steel wire wheel will result in very clean and shiny bare steel, but it won't last, as you have just totally removed whatever was left of the plating.
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2019, 07:28:41 PM »
Ok awesome, I’ll run out and pick some up. Appreciate the help guys!
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2019, 11:25:18 PM »
+1 on not using wire wheel

I did this and now the heads of all bolts are an unsightly brown colour :(

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Offline BPellerine

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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2019, 05:34:44 PM »
if they were rusty they will rust again no matter what method you use,clearcoat did not work for me on some items I tried.bill
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2019, 08:12:34 PM »
Use EvapoRust, they will be as shiny as they can be with whatever plating was left still intact. Throw them in today and install them tomorrow. 8)
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2019, 09:03:18 PM »
We have a specialty hardware place in town that has a large warehouse. Would it be ok to get engine hardware from them, zinc plated stainless steel, right? Or am I better off with evaporust or steel wool and wd-40. For what it’s worth I now have the steel wool and wd-40 on hand.

Getting old Honda parts takes forever, is sometimes discontinued, and is expensive.
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2019, 09:16:28 PM »
Why would you zinc plate a stainless steel bolt?

The only concern for aftermarket bolts would be the grade of the new vs. the old, sometimes that is real important.
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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2019, 09:34:22 PM »
Oh I misspoke I meant zinc plated steel bolts. That’s what Honda used on engine internal bolts right?

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Re: Corrosion on Bolts and Nuts
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2019, 10:39:54 PM »
Mine were like that too. I used a wire wheel to buff them. Then hit 'em with a zinc rich etch primer. Should be good for another 50 years! In any case I won't be around to worry about it! 😂
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