Removing rust, dirt and gunk from outriggers

the_wolf · Oct 9, 2012

Gents,

Ive acquired a set of rock sliders but am having trouble fitting them at the moment. Theres a pole that should fit snugly into the tubular rear outriggers on my 90 but these are a bit too full of rust and dirt. Ive tried scraping and blasting it with a pressure washer but its still far too tight to get the rock sliders in. They definitely fit but has anyone got any ideas for removing the rust etc... Unfortunately its too tight to get a wire brush in there but i thought maybe there was some solution or other i could use to clean it up a bit more.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

timtheenchanteruk · Oct 9, 2012

Toolstation > Power Tool Accessories > Wire Abrasives > De-Carb Wire Brush Set ??
what diameter is the tube?

the_wolf · Oct 9, 2012

Off the top of my head the diameter may only be about 2 inches. Never thought about using a drill attachment, i know there are probably some quite small ones. The problem would be getting it all the way down the length of the tube though as its probably about a foot long

Shifty1962 · Oct 9, 2012

Wrap some rough sandpaper around a broom handle and scrub most of the rust out.
It aint rocket science.

the_wolf · Oct 9, 2012

If sense was common then everyone would have it

cheers mate ill try that

meego · Oct 9, 2012

the_wolf said:
Gents,

Ive acquired a set of rock sliders but am having trouble fitting them at the moment. Theres a pole that should fit snugly into the tubular rear outriggers on my 90 but these are a bit too full of rust and dirt. Ive tried scraping and blasting it with a pressure washer but its still far too tight to get the rock sliders in. They definitely fit but has anyone got any ideas for removing the rust etc... Unfortunately its too tight to get a wire brush in there but i thought maybe there was some solution or other i could use to clean it up a bit more.

Thanks in advance,
Dave

Can you measure the outside diameter of the tube that goes into these outriggers for me Dave? I am going to make my own sliders, and I've wondered what size tube to use. I know I can measure inside Dia of outriggers, but just curious to see what the proper size is.

Richie Box · Oct 9, 2012

Been there done that, one slipped in quite easy the other had to be persuaded with the use of a big hammer.

the_wolf · Oct 9, 2012

Will do mate, ill measure it when i get home but i wont be able to post it until tommorow when im back in work as im having problems with my internet at the moment.

I reckon a bit of sanding and a big mallet may be the way forward, thanks for the reply

pussa13 · Oct 9, 2012

I used a big masonary drill the builder left at the house after doing a job, it was about 2ft long. Did the job.

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