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SX-70

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02/03/2012 10:49 pm

Just picked up a set of HM shells. I removed the glides and there was a bit of rust on the inside of the tubing.
I sprayed the insides with WD-40 and removed as much as I could near the openings.
At some point I want to go back and do a more thorough job. Just wondering if by chance anyone has done this or has any tips. Maybe a gun cleaning kit? Overkill perhaps?

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tktoo

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02/03/2012 11:27 pm

The inside of the legs
is the perfect place for rust. The outsides, OTOH...
Really, why bother?

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glassartist

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02/03/2012 11:59 pm

I think
you just took top honors in the OCD exams. I cannot imagine any one ever even thinking of that, let alone actually doing it. And I come from a rich soup of OCD stock. Life is way too short.

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Robert Leach

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03/03/2012 12:01 am

Wow
I'm more normal than I thought.

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SX-70

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03/03/2012 2:34 am

ocd
Guilty as charged.
Overkill it is.

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pirx pilot

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03/03/2012 2:55 am

CDO
it's OCD.....but in alphabetical order.

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glassartist

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03/03/2012 3:26 am

Robert
If I ever get to your side of the pond, there will a pint for you on me.

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Effinmike

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03/03/2012 4:00 am

Try some evaporust meant for...
Try some evaporust meant for motorcycle fuel tanks. Once clean use bicycle framesaver to prevent future rust problems.

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SDR

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03/03/2012 6:24 am

You see ?
The world is well supplied for the needs of the OCD-bound . . . !

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Lunchbox

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03/03/2012 8:44 am

Oh of course...
All you'll need is a can of aluminum polish, ten packs of toothbrushes, a pack of rubber bands and a stick.
Job done and a day well spent.

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