Heater Box Question

[BroncoRyan]

Hello all:

Finally getting around to restoring my heater box on my 71 Bronco. The metal case and cover are rusty. Is it just regular metal? Not chrome or plated etc. I was planning on submerging the pieces in white vinegar to break the scale off.



Thanks!
Ryan

 

[904Bronco]

You might have better luck with Evap-o-rust...
I use it for many of the small pieces, including the damper doors in the heater box. Then I paint them and glue on the new foam from the rebuilt kits that are sold. Good luck with the project!

Doug.

 

[BroncoRyan]

Thanks for the tip. I’ve heard good things about that product. I may have to try it.

Is it just regular metal?

 

[904Bronco]

Thanks for the tip. I’ve heard good things about that product. I may have to try it.

Is it just regular metal?

Yeap, nothing special, regular metal...

 

[DirtDonk]

If it’s like most, even just a quick sanding and a rust converting primer will do the job.
How bad is yours? Got pictures you can show us?
Without becoming a contributor, you can’t upload to your post directly. But you can put a couple in your gallery or garage.

 

[NJBronk]

I sprung for the big 5 gallon bucket of evaporust when doing my heater box. I had used the smaller one with dipping basket so much for little things I decided to invest…. It worked great on everything and it’s safe for even the plastic/fiberglass parts and tends to remove any paint as well.

Now I just have to actually get it back in the Bronk…

 

[BroncoRyan]

If it’s like most, even just a quick sanding and a rust converting primer will do the job.
How bad is yours? Got pictures you can show us?
Without becoming a contributor, you can’t upload to your post directly. But you can put a couple in your gallery or garage.

It’s not as bad as the gentleman’s above. I may try the vinegar route as it worked pretty good in the past. If that doesn’t work then probably sanding.

 

[BroncoRyan]

I sprung for the big 5 gallon bucket of evaporust when doing my heater box. I had used the smaller one with dipping basket so much for little things I decided to invest…. It worked great on everything and it’s safe for even the plastic/fiberglass parts and tends to remove any paint as well.

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Now I just have to actually get it back in the Bronk…

That turned out amazing! Nice work! I definitely got to try that stuff.