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jrhod24
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torque wrench restoration

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What is the best way to clean rust and polish? Im trying to add a pic but it says file is too big maximum size is 256 kib? All i did was take a pic with my camera
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If u can,t soak it try 0000 steel wool with a lube like wd40
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Ok ill try it what do you think about the still some what shiny part i think its just chrome plated with it scratch it real bad?
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0000 wool and oil, should not leave any noticeable scratches, try it on a small section and see
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10 4 thank you so much. Fyi the clear lense on the dial indicator was badly scratched cld barely see it! The meguiars headlight restore worked a miracle it turned out perfect!
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jrhod24 wrote:10 4 thank you so much. Fyi the clear lense on the dial indicator was badly scratched cld barely see it! The meguiars headlight restore worked a miracle it turned out perfect!
thanks for the tip. i use other Meguiar's products and will try this one too.
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