Rust removal

[systemaddict]

Hi gang

I am waiting on my newest purchase arriving in a couple of days, it's the NEC RM2800 in close to mint condition and working order. Only problem is it has some rust on the battery terminals, not real bad corrosion just surface rust. Can any of you guys give me the best method for removing it? From what I can gather, white distilled vinegar is a good option. Any other ideas would be much appreciated. Who leaves battery's in their boxes whan not in use? The thought baffles me

 

[toshik]

There are special auto chemicals transforming rust into some black coating.

 

[floyd]

i would just use a fine bristle wire brush or some fine steel wool.

 

[systemaddict]

There are special auto chemicals transforming rust into some black coating.

That sounds strange, can you add anymore info pls?

 

[systemaddict]

i would just use a fine bristle wire brush or some fine steel wool.

Does that work Floyd? sounds very easy

 

[toshik]

Well, if you'd just mechanically remove rust it would be back, so the surface has to be treated.

 

[systemaddict]

Well, if you'd just mechanically remove rust it would be back, so the surface has to be treated.

Ahh I see what your saying, so the wire brush and wire wool would be no good then.

 

[toshik]

They would but then you'll need some surface protection. I use LPS-3

 

[systemaddict]

Ok thanks for that info toshik, much appreciated mate

 

[eli]

I've had luck removing rust from battery springs using spray contact cleaner, and a tooth brush....

 

[systemaddict]

I've had luck removing rust from battery springs using spray contact cleaner, and a tooth brush....

Thanks for that eli, sounds like a good idea to me. I might give that a go

 

[bklyn sound]

I used a product called," CLR" was able to get it in hardware store worked great on my 9696 had really bad battery box...product removed the rust nicely

 

[retrohead]

just clean the rust off using an abrasive pad for now bro,or try the switch cleaner and toothbrush idea,failing that leave it till i see you again and ill sort it for you

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

All good ideas! One or all of these should work

 

[systemaddict]

Thanks guys for all the info it's much appreciated the plus side is it's only surface rust and only one set of springs Andy, I will try and get over in the near future bro