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Level42:
OK, decided to start some work on my cocktail restoration.

(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=49668.0)

The legs are badly rusted, all spots. The metal used to be blank metal/shiny. I want to restore these as much as possible and possibly powder coat them in the end.

What would be the best way to get rid of the rust and get a smooth result:
Sanding (excentric sander) or sandblasting ?
I can't do the sandblasting myself though...

Animeka:
If you're thinking of getting them powdercoated, most places offer to sandblast the metal prior to the coating... For better adherence/making sure nothing's left...

Marc

NightGod:
Personally, I'd sand them as best I could, use some of that Rust-Oleum Rust Converter paint to help prevent any futher rust and then either use Bondo to take care of the pitting or holes and then sand is smooth and paint from there.

That's assuming you are planing on painting it yourself, as Animeka said, most poweder coating companies will do the sandblasting for you.

krick:
Before you resort to sanding, you might want to try this...

Turtle Wax T-280R Chrome Polish and Rust Remover
http://tinyurl.com/zz2zl

Or this...

GS27 Scratch Removal Kit
http://tinyurl.com/j4mgg

I remember the TV commercials...  "GS-27 Scratch Remover is so effective it will remove even ugly surface rust from chrome bumpers"


You should also try using fine steel wool to polish and remove the rust.

NightGod:
The chrome bumper thing reminded me of an episode of Mythbusters. End result of it was-Coke + tin foil work amazingly to get rust off of chrome.

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