We pulled the wiring loom, and traced the wires.
Just to double check where we needed to patch anything.
Next we set up all of the chassis tinware and checked for faults.
The nose cone was dented and some minor twists we hammered out on an anvil.
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All removed parts were treated similarly, they were washed in degreaser, washed in petrol (gently) and then spray and wipe (yep) with a scouring pad.
Then we rubbed them all with #320 W&D before repainting with epoxy.
Every assembly was washed in solvent, usually diesel and the petrol, scrubbed in a degreaser bath and then washed with car wash, rinsed and left to dry in sun. We of course had spots of rust on some of the exposed metal within days so we knew we'd got it right.
I'll show you my washer setup soon (I need to take some pics) but it's simple and effective. Also a pressure washer is handy (essential).

Last edited by Brycevr; 08/05/16 06:31 AM.
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