Hi,
I need some help in cleaning cans of a US Diver's regulator.
It has rivets to hold the label on and I don't want to use a ultrasonic cleaner on it in fear of loseing the paint on the label.
enclosed is a picture of thr regulator.
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Bryan wrote:On rivet label regulators I spot treat saltwater corrosion with white vinegar on makeup pads or Q-tips then scrub the spot with a nylon brush till the corrosion is gone. This usually requires several rinse, check, repeat steps. Once the saltwater corrosion is gone I remove all the large chunks of duckbill or hose with a flat brass tool or hardwood stick. When all the large pieces are gone I take a shot glass full of denatured alcohol and immerse the horn in it letting it soak for a few hours. Every so often take it out and with a coarse rag twist it up inside the horn and turn it around a few times. Do the same for the outside (similar to sanding a copper pipe before soldering) put it back in the denatured alcohol and let it soak again. Repeat till it's all removed and rinse thoroughly with water.
Next take the nylon brush and some dawn or other dishwashing soap and start scrubbing. Rinse.....Scrub again.....Rinse thoroughly and towel dry. Next get some wadding polish (see picture) and with a lot of elbow grease polish out all the remaining stains and dirt. DO NOT POLISH THE LABEL. Wadding compound is kinda oily so you will need to wash with dawn and scrub it a few times and dry again to see your progress. May take a couple of times with the wadding compound to get it where you want it. Finally give it a good scrub again with the brush, soap and water and let dry.
Don't get in a hurry and don't put harsh chemicals on the label. Not saying this is the best way or the only way but it works for me.
Nevery said he did.Bryan wrote:Learn something new every day....I had no idea Jay Leno serviced and restored double hose regulators.
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