Rusty Parts replace/restore

[Steve149]

My 149 is in decent shape but suffers the ills of time and surface rust on various locations. Two in particular; the hydraulic lift control handle and the Front PTO clutch lever both suffer the surface rust dilemma. My question is and correct me if I am wrong, the clutch lever appears to have been chrome at one point? I could be wrong on this, but they both work fine grips are in good condition and I would like to restore her to former glory.
I was thinking on the lines of cleaning them up and just painting them black, but not sure if this is the best way to go

Help!!!!!

[olds45512]

My chrome was solid rust but it cleaned right up in about 5 minutes with some 4 o steel wool and glass cleaner

[Steve149]

Originally Posted by olds45512

My chrome was solid rust but it cleaned right up in about 5 minutes with some 4 o steel wool and glass cleaner

I am wondering if a good soak in CLR might do the trick..it doesn't appear that the chrome is peeling off any where

[olds45512]

Originally Posted by Steve149

I am wondering if a good soak in CLR might do the trick..it doesn't appear that the chrome is peeling off any where

That would require removing them from the tractor vs about 5 minutes doing it the way i did, but if your into extra work have at it.

[Steve149]

Originally Posted by olds45512

That would require removing them from the tractor vs about 5 minutes doing it the way i did, but if your into extra work have at it.

I guess they have to come off at some point when I get to painting LOL!!!!!

Are these still available just in case!

[olds45512]

If your taking it apart to paint then soaking will probably work

[Maxwelhse]

Originally Posted by olds45512

That would require removing them from the tractor vs about 5 minutes doing it the way i did, but if your into extra work have at it.

I've never tried it for this purpose, but lime away gel would probably work without taking it off. It works better than CLR on my toilets and such anyhow.

Just saw Jay Leno ranting about this stuff too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7TnNEBy3tI

[john hall]

Back when cars had REAL chrome and lots of it I used to use a product called No.7 chrome polish. It came in a pint can. I have polished rusty rims using it and the finest steel wool I could find. Now you won't make it look like new but you can get it looking very nice.

[bkw3614]

John,

I remember using that product, too. I believe it was called Mac's No.7 Chrome Polish, and was sold by NAPA stores. I don't know if NAPA carries the Mac's Wax and Polish line any longer. It was very good stuff.

Steve,

All the best to you on your project.