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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-31-2020, 04:05 PM

I swear by it, and nice info. as well Lupo.

I let the parts soak overnight, though my axle plates required maybe 2 days. A good bath 20 or so minutes in heavy baking soda to counter the acid. Baking soda leaves almost a phosphate appearing finish, at that point the parts clean up quickly. A lot of steps but it works. Too late for a tumbler

For heavier rust a concoction using Must for Rust, vinegar and water works real well. A board member came up with it.

The appearance of these plates is misleading because one is the "pretty" side - both plates came out equal.

05-31-2020, 04:05 PM	#11
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: White Vinegar For Cleaning Parts I swear by it, and nice info. as well Lupo. I let the parts soak overnight, though my axle plates required maybe 2 days. A good bath 20 or so minutes in heavy baking soda to counter the acid. Baking soda leaves almost a phosphate appearing finish, at that point the parts clean up quickly. A lot of steps but it works. Too late for a tumbler For heavier rust a concoction using Must for Rust, vinegar and water works real well. A board member came up with it. The appearance of these plates is misleading because one is the "pretty" side - both plates came out equal. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 05-31-2020 at 04:34 PM.