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Fork rust help during rebuild

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by heelflip131313, Mar 20, 2011.

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    heelflip131313 Member

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    What is the best way to clean rust off the screw cap and Oil Seal Retaining Clips grove? I am rebuilding my first set of forks and they need to be touched up.
     
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    Are they already apart, or do you need to free up rusted-in-place parts?
     
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    I have everything apart. One air valve didn't have an o ring so there is a little surface rust.
     
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    Just polish it off with Scotchbrite.
     
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    Thanks Fitz. The scotchbrite worked like a charm. What is the best way to clean the tubes out? I see that people are suggesting to flush it with fork oil but that seems a little costly. Can I use something else like brake cleaner or motor oil?
     
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