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Rust converter?
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Rust converter?
Can anyone recommend an effective rust converter / neutraliser that I can apply to my window frames? They appear basically sound, although there are a couple of small areas where I could do with stopping it getting any worse... 
Thanks in advance...
Thanks in advance...
Bryan
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Re: Rust converter?
Having read reviews in the Classic magazines I was steered towards Bilt Hamber products and to date have been very satisfied. Used their rust converter, rust remover and epoxy mastic.
The last product I purchased which have found brilliant for inside the door beams and difficult places was dynax S50 comes with an injection lance ideal for wax injection without getting messy.
Robert
The last product I purchased which have found brilliant for inside the door beams and difficult places was dynax S50 comes with an injection lance ideal for wax injection without getting messy.
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Re: Rust converter?
I used Jenolite on my old VW Camper wheel arches last year and can recommend that.
But that said, I've just bought Bilt Hambler's rust converter to try from Opie Oils. I spotted it whilst browsing for 10/60 (thought I'd also have a change and try Gulf oil instead of the usual Castrol). Also bought Bilt Hambler's wax coating - both for the Clan's rear suspension cross-member ...haven't tried either yet mind you so can't say how it compares to Jenolite
Jenolite has been around for a long time and is a straight-forward phosphoric acid gel formulation - and it definitely works.
But that said, I've just bought Bilt Hambler's rust converter to try from Opie Oils. I spotted it whilst browsing for 10/60 (thought I'd also have a change and try Gulf oil instead of the usual Castrol). Also bought Bilt Hambler's wax coating - both for the Clan's rear suspension cross-member ...haven't tried either yet mind you so can't say how it compares to Jenolite
Jenolite has been around for a long time and is a straight-forward phosphoric acid gel formulation - and it definitely works.
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Re: Rust converter?
Happy consumer of Bilt Hamber here as well. Check out the difference before/after with these front suspension components. Only a light wire brush after soaking in the rust remover solution.




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Re: Rust converter?
AFAICTFTP
, looks like a better effect than Jenolite tbh... can't wait to try on the Clan x-member.
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Re: Rust converter?
Thanks for your thoughts gents, Bilt Hamber certainly seems the way to go.
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Re: Rust converter?
Bilt Hamber's etch primer is also excellent once you have removed the rust.
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