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aryssoR
04-05-2009, 11:02 PM
I came by a cheap Naomi CP on eBay which was in need of some TLC...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/Grand_cross/rust1.jpg

So, one small tub of rust removing snot ...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/Grand_cross/rust2.jpg

... and a bit of buffing later and it's ready to be repainted

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/Grand_cross/rust3.jpg

The snot I used can be bought here (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_18 8629_langId_-1_categoryId_165594)
8bitplus
04-06-2009, 12:30 AM
Nice work. Nothing worse than rusty cab parts :)
ASSEMbler
05-21-2009, 03:10 AM
What did that do to the plastic? did you seal the metal with clearcoat?
alecjahn
05-21-2009, 09:59 AM
I usually remove rust with a sledgehammer or a Volkswagen.
aryssoR
05-22-2009, 10:57 PM
What did that do to the plastic? did you seal the metal with clearcoat?

I took it off, the rust had bubbled the overlay and stained it - it was visible from the top. The overlay had cigarette burns on it too, but I kept it anyway

I sanded the top side, painted it dark metallic grey and lacquered it, hardened the lacquer for two weeks then rubbed it down.

It now looks like this

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/Grand_cross/box11.jpg
VMS
05-23-2009, 03:59 AM
It now looks like this

Do you lap that thing?
aryssoR
05-23-2009, 04:15 AM
No, not really, I rest it either on the arms of my chair if playing my DC thru my Naomi, or just on my desktop for my vertical PS2 shooters
Parris
05-23-2009, 03:31 PM
Ross, next time we meet up I have 2 spare old 6 button CP boards in similar condition with overlays that are passable - suffice to say they could be turned into something better with your wonder snot and I really don't need them.
aryssoR
05-23-2009, 06:14 PM
Ross, next time we meet up I have 2 spare old 6 button CP boards in similar condition with overlays that are passable - suffice to say they could be turned into something better with your wonder snot and I really don't need them.

Very kind of you m8, I'm sure I can find a use for 'em :thumbsup:
retro
05-25-2009, 04:11 AM
I personally always remove rust using medium and/or fine wire wool initially. If necessary, I'll then treat it with a rust preventer.

Interesting stuff, though - albeit expensive!