How can I get surface rust off this radiator?

[jefferz]

Sweet thanks lads

Wear a mask when sanding, odds are it's lead based paint.
Make sure to pick up a heat resistant paint as well, the water in a radiator should be 180 degrees fahrenheit.

 

[M4rk]

This should help

 

[HUGHPHUG]

This should help

That advert made me go all cockney geezer init!

 

[HUGHPHUG]

Wear a mask when sanding, odds are it's lead based paint.
Make sure to pick up a heat resistant paint as well, the water in a radiator should be 180 degrees fahrenheit.

you guys really are helpful, thanks

 

[M4rk]

That advert made me go all cockney geezer init!

Foe me, just reminds me how old i am remembering old ass adverts

 

[HUGHPHUG]

Foe me, just reminds me how old i am remembering old ass adverts

remember these?

 

[genecop]

Get a new one, that is a factory finish, it would take hours of work and know how to make It look really good....just swap it out for a Chrome or SS finish..

 

[genecop]

I took a close look at the fittings, that thing is just about ready to leak..

 

[Jose Beehive]

Vinegar ?

 

[M4rk]

remember these?

I do, i think as a kid i met her at some event in Spain, was Timeshare related and a long time ago.
Hey @Clippy a young Giles in a coffee advert.

 

[HUGHPHUG]

Get a new one, that is a factory finish, it would take hours of work and know how to make It look really good....just swap it out for a Chrome or SS finish..

yeah but this way is cheaper

I took a close look at the fittings, that thing is just about ready to leak..

I noticed that myself when I put the photo up, will have a closer look tonight

 

[HUGHPHUG]

Vinegar ?

I did think about white vinegar myself, that was going to be my first choice

 

[Clippy]

I do, i think as a kid i met her at some event in Spain, was Timeshare related and a long time ago.
Hey @Clippy a young Giles in a coffee advert.

wow he was a strapping young lad

 

[asharak]

Rub with a pad and then use rust reformer. Will be black though.

 

[Jose Beehive]

I did think about white vinegar myself, that was going to be my first choice

Might not be as effective as some other options, but probably be cheaper, and has to be better to breath in i'd imagine.

 

[Superbad]

WD40 and scotch brite

 

[ralphc1]

That advert made me go all cockney geezer init!

Dick Van Dyke is still alive at 94, he'll be 95 in December. I guess dancers do live longer.

 

[chill doggie]

I think WD is better than vinegar. Just a hunch seems like I heard that somewhere. Like vinegar can cause even more rust? If not done properly? If it’s applied for too long?

 

[Loiosh]

Get a new one, that is a factory finish, it would take hours of work and know how to make It look really good....just swap it out for a Chrome or SS finish..

I took a close look at the fittings, that thing is just about ready to leak..

 

[ClubFoot]

Had this towel rail in the outhouse for a bit with something leaning against it and it got rusty.

nothing deep rooted, just superficial rust.

I fitted it and it works fine, so now I need to clean it up.

Any ideas how I can get this looking better?

Sherdog first then Google init

Buy a new one you tight arse.