[photo-3d] Re: Rusty TDC 116

["Gary Cheski" <garyc_@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In photo-3d@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Harold Baize" <baize@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> A good friend was given a TDC 116 that had been left in 
> a damp basement for 30 years. He gave it to me. It has 
> all of the pieces except the slide carrier. The good 
> news is that it works and it has 4-inch lenses. The bad 
> news is that there is a lot of rust and corrosion. So 
> I'd like to ask the list for advice on how to deal with 
> the rust. What is the best way to clean it off? What 
> should a person do to stop or prevent further rust and 
> corrosion??  How do you treat the pitting on cast aluminum? 
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions.
> 
> Harolddd

3M makes a product called Rust Avenger Rust Converter.  Their 
description is "Chemically transforms rust into paintable primer. For 
rusty nicks and scratches."  It basically turns the rust black so you 
can paint over it.

Gary