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rustpreventionandremoval:rust_prevention_and_removal [2014/01/09 03:57] – eidisrustpreventionandremoval:rust_prevention_and_removal [2019/08/27 20:45] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-====== Introduction =====+====== Introduction ======
  
 Your precious old consoles and computers might be at risk of developing rust. Unfortunately it is inevitable no matter how much effort and love you put in preserving your collection and the question is not if but when. Don't feel bad if that has happened to you because there are many ways how to restore them to their former glory. Your precious old consoles and computers might be at risk of developing rust. Unfortunately it is inevitable no matter how much effort and love you put in preserving your collection and the question is not if but when. Don't feel bad if that has happened to you because there are many ways how to restore them to their former glory.
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 ===== How did it happen ===== ===== How did it happen =====
  
- First of all the good news. PCB's and their chips are very resistant to corrosion. Most of the times rust attacks steel and aluminum metal shieldings as well as various connectors which were directly or indirectly exposed to moisture. Rust does not form if ambient relative humidity is below 40%. The perfect level for storing is 35% - 40%. You can monitor it with hygrometer which is a must have and can be cheaply purchased on eBay. Don't go lower than 30% because that can lead to electrostatic build up.+ Warm air can hold more moisture than cold air. That is why humidity is much lower during winter (~30% - ~45%) and peaks during hot summer days (~45% - ~80%). Condensation occurs when air cools down and releases moisture, usually at night. Moisture tends to attach to the most coldest surfaces which are nearby. Unfortunately for us, it is metal.
  
-|  Item  |  Recommended relative humidity level  | +  * First of all the good news. PCB's and their chips are very resistant to corrosion. 
-|  Semiconductors  |  30 - 50%  | +  * Most of the times rust attacks steel and aluminum metal shieldings as well as various connectors which were directly or indirectly exposed to dirt and moisture. 
-|  Preventing Rust and Corrosion  |  below 55%, < 40% for no rust generation  | +  * Rust does not form if ambient relative humidity is below 40%. 
- +  * Recommended ambient relative humidity for semiconductors is 30 - 50% 
- Warm air can hold more moisture than cold air. That is why humidity is much lower during winter (~30% - ~45%) and peaks during hot summer days (~45% - ~80%). Condensation occurs when air cools down and releases moisture, usually at night. Moisture tends to attach to the most coldest surfaces which are nearby. Unfortunately for us, it is metal.+  * You can monitor it with hygrometer which is a must have and can be cheaply purchased on eBay. 
 +  * Don't go lower than 30% because that can lead to electrostatic build up.
  
 ===== Early symptoms ===== ===== Early symptoms =====
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   *1pair 501 Filter Retainer   *1pair 501 Filter Retainer
  
-===== Various rust removal methods =====+====== Various rust removal methods ======
  
 **Once again, use respirator while attempting any of the following methods.** **Once again, use respirator while attempting any of the following methods.**
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   * **Do not clean PCB's with it because it smears dirt and attacks solder mask.**   * **Do not clean PCB's with it because it smears dirt and attacks solder mask.**
  
-Nail warnish +===== Nail varnish ===== 
-============ +Use it to cover exposed copper if solder mask gets damaged and to seal off areas which had lots of rust. This will prevent oxidation.
-Use it to cover exposed copper if solder mask gets damaged. It will seal off air and prevent oxidation.+
  
-Baking soda +===== Baking soda ===== 
-=========== +Can be used for removing rust spots, light surface rust, returning aluminum to its shiny finish and making steel smooth to the touch. 
-Can be used for removing rust spots, light surface rust, returning aluminum to its shiny finish and making steel smooth to the touch. Prepare a paste by slowly adding clean water to baking soda. The paste should be slightly wet with small amounts of excell water and not completely dry. Use teaspoon to crush the baking soda crystals as much as possible. The main goal is to achieve as less abrasive paste as possible. The paste can be used to clean cartridge pins, cartridge connectors with toothbrush, aluminum and steel. +  * Prepare a paste by slowly adding clean water to baking soda. 
 +  * The paste should be slightly wet with small amounts of excess water and not completely dry. 
 +  * Use teaspoon to crush the baking soda crystals as much as possible. The main goal is to achieve as less abrasive paste as possible. 
 +  * The paste can be used to clean cartridge pins, cartridge connectors with toothbrush, aluminum and steel. 
  
-Apple cider vinegar +===== Apple cider vinegar ===== 
-=================== +Gives better results than White vinegar and is very effective in removing rust from console cartridge connectors, other connectors and steel metal parts and keyboard springs. 
-Gives better results than White vinegar and is very effective for removing rust from cartridge connectors, other connectors and steel metal parts. Submerge the connector or metal part in it and the vinegar should start to bubble. Check on it periodically and use a toothbrush to clean off the ===dissolved? === rust one in a while. Rinse the connector or metal part with tap water when no more rust is coming off. Use baking soda paste with tooth brush to neutralise the vinegar acid and use contact cleaner afterwards with tooth brush to clean the connect or towel for steel parts to protect them from flash rusting. +  * Submerge the connector or metal part in it and the vinegar should start to bubble. 
- This method is very effective with keyboard springs as well. Just make sure to clean them with baking soda paste before submerging in vinegar. Otherwise they will change color to black.+  * Check on it periodically and use a toothbrush to clean off the dissolved rust once in a while. 
 +  * Rinse the connector or metal part with tap water when no more rust is coming off. 
 +  * Use baking soda paste to neutralise the vinegar acid and use contact cleaner afterwards to protect them from flash rusting.
  
-Rust converter + **This method is very effective with keyboard springs as well. Just make sure to clean them with baking soda paste before submerging in vinegar. Otherwise they will change color to black.**
-============== +
-Only use rust converter after removing all rust and restoring the desired metal finish to remove any leftover rust and protect the surface. Otherwise it will convert rust to ugly spots which will remind you that it could have been done better. Consider it as a final stage for rust removal.+
  
-Sanding with dremel +===== Rust converter ===== 
-=================== +Use it only after removing all rust and restoring the desired metal finish to remove any leftover rust and protect the surface. Otherwise it will convert rust to ugly spots which will remind you that it could have been done better. Consider it as a final stage for rust removal.
-This method is destructive so take great caution and use it as a last resort. It is meant for surfaces which have too much and too deep rust for baking soda, apple cider winegar or contact cleaner to remove. Never do it with aluminum. Practice on some unvaluable metal before attempring this on your restorable system. Set the dremel at high speed and start with 80 grit sanding disc. Use as light as possible pressure and make contacts with surface for short times to remove all heavy rust. You can use 120 grit just to be on the safe side. It will take more time but will be less agressive. Clean off the repairable area with baking soda paste in betwean. You will notice scratches where rust used to be. Move on to 180 grit sanding disc to clear those scratches which will reveal even finer scratches. Move on to the next recommended grit as long as the scratches are gone or you are satisfied with the result. Finigh the repaired area by cleaning it with baking soda paste, contact cleaner and finally with rust converter.+
  
-You can use the following dremel accessories for sanding:+===== Sanding with dremel ===== 
 +**This method is destructive so take great caution and use it as a last resort.** It is meant for surfaces which have too much and too deep rust for baking soda, apple cider winegar or contact cleaner to remove. **Never do it with aluminum.** Practice on some unvaluable metal before attempring this on your restorable system.
  
-Sanding discs: +  * Set the dremel at high speed and start with 80 grit sanding disc. 
-  80 grit +  * Use as light pressure as possible and make contacts with surface for short periods of time to remove all heavy rust. You can use 120 grit just to be on the safe side. It will take more time but will be less agressive. 
- 120 grit +  * Clean off the repairable area with baking soda paste in betwean. You will notice new scratches where rust used to be. 
- 180 grit +  * Move on to 180 grit sanding disc to clear those scratches which will reveal even finer scratches. 
- 320 grit +  * Move on to the next recommended grit until the scratches are gone, you are satisfied with the result and all rust is gone. 
- 500 grit +  * Finish the repaired area by cleaning it with baking soda paste, contact cleaner and finally with rust converter.
-1000 grit +
-2000 grit+
  
-Rubber discs: +**You can use the following dremel accessories for sanding:**
-White - for stripping metal +
-Black - for removing extra solder and deep scratches +
-Blue  - for satin finish +
-Pink ? (peach) ? - for mirror finish+
  
-Radials: +|{{:rustpreventionandremoval:sanding_disc.jpg?150|}}| 
-Yellow -  80 grit +|  Sanding Discs  |
-White  - 120 grit +
-Red    - 220 grit +
-Blue   - 400 grit +
-Peach  - 6 micron +
-Green  - 1 micron+
  
-Radials are great for fine works and when you need to remove rust from hard to reach places. Usually where metal is bent.+  * 80 grit 
 +  * 120 grit 
 +  * 180 grit 
 +  * 320 grit 
 +  * 500 grit 
 +  * 1000 grit 
 +  * 2000 grit
  
-Here are explanations of sandpaper grits: +|{{:rustpreventionandremoval:rubber_polishing_wheels.jpg?150|}}| 
-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpaper+|  Rubber Polishing Wheels  |
  
-Acetone +|Black  |  120 grit| 
-======= +|Red  |  150 grit| 
-Can be used to remove galvanized protective coating from steel and strip it to bare metal. Use rust converter as soon as you have cleaned your part to avoid flash rust.+|Green  |  180 grit| 
 +|Blue  |  220 grit| 
 +|Gray  |  240 grit| 
 +|Purple  |  320 grit|
  
-Electrolysis +|{{:rustpreventionandremoval:3m_radial_bristle_discs.jpg?150|}}| 
-============ +|  3M Radial Bristle Discs  | 
-Comming soon.+ 
 +|Yellow  |  80 grit| 
 +|White  |  120 grit| 
 +|Red  |  220 grit| 
 +|Blue  |  400 grit| 
 +|Pink  |  1200 grit| 
 +|Peach  |  6 micron| 
 +|Green  |  1 micron| 
 + 
 +**Radials are great for fine works and when you need to remove rust from hard to reach places, usually where metal is bent.** 
 + 
 +**Here are explanations of sandpaper grits:** 
 +http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpaper
  
-Molasses+===== Electrolysis ===== 
 +Work in progress.
  
--=Preserving=-+====== Protecting ====== 
 +Work in progress.
  
--Zinc spray +Possible candidates are: 
--Transparent lacquer +  * Silicone oil 
--DIY galvanizing+  * Zinc spray 
 +  * Transparent lacquer 
 +  * DIY galvanizing
  
-Conclusion +====== Conclusion ====== 
-========== +All purists will agree that the restored console or computer will never look the same. That is completely true so if anyone is experienced and knows more efficient way of doing a restoration, please share your knowledge and help us grow. Please keep in mind that this is a DIY so most of us do not have access to expensive industrial machinery. Please share your thoughts and suggestions in the forum or contact forum member Eidis if you have any suggestions on how to improve this guide.
-All purists will agree that the restored console or computer will never look the same. That is completely true so if anyone is experienced and knows more efficient way of doing a restoration, please share your knowledge and help us grow. Please keep in mind that this is a DIY so most of us do not have access to expensive industrial machinery.+
  
-Sources:+Keep the scene alive !
  
-http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/relative-humidity-production-process-d_511.html+Eidis
  
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