Has anyone electrolytically de rusted leaf springs?

Post by **damian1978** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:19 pm

Hello all, I have recently made myself an electrolysis tank from an old dustbin and I'm wondering if anyone has de rusted leaf springs in this manner?

I know there is potential for hydrogen embrittlement with electrolysis, so I wonered if leaf springs would be affected.

Any advice welcome!

Thanks
Damian

Post by **taupe** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:53 pm

I wouldnt use electrolytic cleaning for springs - as you say can lead to embrittlement . The same problem when springs are electroplated.

The problem can be overcome I believe but not with home made kit

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:35 pm

Just wire brush them - never heard of a spring rusting away - they fail due to wear and tear long before rust gets to them in any serious way!

Post by **youngun** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 11:58 pm

Wire brush, zinc prime.....hammerite then grease up. Job done!