HengLong 1: All Metal Tiger I - how to remove surface rust

[Muscleflex]

Hey all,
How do you remove surface rust from the above tank... and also protect it? I'd like to keep it all metal and not paint it.

[ColemanCollector]

Assuming it's light surface rust you can go many ways:
Buff with 0000 steel wool.
As above but bathe with any mild acid solution like vinegar, lemon juice, cola, lemon-lime koolaid and work it over with 0000 steel wool and light pressure. Rinse with water. Faster but messier.
If it's very light, a metal polish like Mother's Mag Wheel polish is good.
Once cleaned use a clear coat spray paint in matte or satin, gloss whatever you like.

Mike.

[Muscleflex]

Hey thanks for the reply! I'll try that. I'll post some pics when I get it. Collecting it next week.