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Old 06-15-2017, 10:33 AM   #621
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Re: S10 Swap how to

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Originally Posted by gigamanx View Post
Hey skymangs. I did the muriatic acid dip as you suggested for the frame rails but it seems there is still a slippery coating of some kind on the metal. I'm wondering if I diluted the acid too much in water before applying. The container says 120z per gallon of water. Also, there is a bit of surface rust on the rails; am I ok to wire wheel that down to metal before I do the acid part or will that push the wax into the pores?

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It will push the wax into the pores. I never dilute the acid, I just apply the acid directly to the frame.
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