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  • allan
    RTFM!!

    5,000+ Posts
    • Apr 2010
    • 5462
    #61
    Re: DIY Auto shares

    Was having a nice day until the lock on my ignition decided to fail. Steering lock on...
    One way to get stranded.
    Whatever

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      • Iowatech
        Not a service manager

        2,500+ Posts
        • Dec 2009
        • 3930
        #62
        Re: DIY Auto shares

        Originally posted by allan
        Was having a nice day until the lock on my ignition decided to fail. Steering lock on...
        One way to get stranded.
        While I've never had the lock itself fail, I've had worn keys simulate that problem. Usually by ignoring the obvious signs of having to move the steering wheel around before the key would turn.

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          • ZOOTECH
            Senior member of CRS

            Site Contributor
            2,500+ Posts
            • Jul 2007
            • 3375
            #63
            Re: DIY Auto shares

            Originally posted by Iowatech
            While I've never had the lock itself fail, I've had worn keys simulate that problem. Usually by ignoring the obvious signs of having to move the steering wheel around before the key would turn.
            Yep, have seen this - you have to pull the wheel hard to one side and try the ignition again.
            "You can't trust your eyes, if your mind is out of focus" --

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              • allan
                RTFM!!

                5,000+ Posts
                • Apr 2010
                • 5462
                #64
                Re: DIY Auto shares

                Luckily i got the barrel removed. There is a tiny little pin that makes it lock. I removed that and resembled the thing so i looks and work alright but just about any thing that can go in the hole will turn it.
                Well the coded key will stop anyone from taking it.
                Whatever

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                  • Iowatech
                    Not a service manager

                    2,500+ Posts
                    • Dec 2009
                    • 3930
                    #65
                    Re: DIY Auto shares

                    Mother's Aluminum and Mag Wheel Cleaner can be used to polish haze off from plastic headlamps.
                    It also works well for cleaning stainless steel kitchen sinks, or at least it did well on mine. Some elbow grease was needed for that, though.
                    The paste worked better for me.

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                      • NeoMatrix
                        Senior Tech.

                        2,500+ Posts
                        • Nov 2010
                        • 3513
                        #66
                        Re: DIY Auto shares

                        Originally posted by Iowatech
                        Mother's Aluminum and Mag Wheel Cleaner can be used to polish haze off from plastic headlamps.
                        It also works well for cleaning stainless steel kitchen sinks, or at least it did well on mine. Some elbow grease was needed for that, though.
                        The paste worked better for me.
                        RE: Clean Stainless Steel :
                        75% Hydrochloric acid & 25% water on a damp cloth, or spray bottle; cover all over the bowl of the stainless steel sink. Wait a few minutes, then wash clean with plenty of water. The stainless steel should look like brand new.

                        Repeat the above every 12 months if needed.

                        You can also clean cast iron and iron plates with 75%-100% hydrochloric acid, but you need to stop the acid iron reaction with a wash of alkaline Hydradrated lime mixed in water. If you don't stop the acid iron reaction the metal will get a rust coating all over in a very short amount of time.

                        Make sure you do the above out doors or wear a suitable breathing mask.
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                          • Copier Addict
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                            10,000+ Posts
                            • Jul 2013
                            • 14728
                            #67
                            Re: DIY Auto shares

                            Originally posted by NeoMatrix
                            RE: Clean Stainless Steel :
                            75% Hydrochloric acid & 25% water on a damp cloth, or spray bottle; cover all over the bowl of the stainless steel sink. Wait a few minutes, then wash clean with plenty of water. The stainless steel should look like brand new.

                            Repeat the above every 12 months if needed.

                            You can also clean cast iron and iron plates with 75%-100% hydrochloric acid, but you need to stop the acid iron reaction with a wash of alkaline Hydradrated lime mixed in water. If you don't stop the acid iron reaction the metal will get a rust coating all over in a very short amount of time.

                            Make sure you do the above out doors or wear a suitable breathing mask.
                            I think I will just use Comet. It works great and won't burn me or wreck my lungs.

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