removing rust from painted cast iron???

FED 387 · 11-11-2010, 11:42 PM

Got some old cast iron engine parts some have factory paint on them any suggestions on how to clean the paint off??? The rust is no problem I can dip them in rust remover but how do you get the paint off too???? Thanx Comp

Ed Fernandez · 11-12-2010, 12:08 AM

I'd soda blast them then use a good high heat coating for CI.

11-11-2010, 11:42 PM	#1
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	removing rust from painted cast iron??? Got some old cast iron engine parts some have factory paint on them any suggestions on how to clean the paint off??? The rust is no problem I can dip them in rust remover but how do you get the paint off too???? Thanx Comp

11-12-2010, 12:08 AM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: removing rust from painted cast iron??? I'd soda blast them then use a good high heat coating for CI. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA