The cure to your RUST problems! - Brake Van Diaries #16 

Hey Ollie, what an amazing product it's taken many years for the grime and rust to take hold and it's removed in a matter of minuets, that's a definite wow !!! Today is a bit special as well I've made two years as a member of this amazing channel. Take care my young friend and as always stay safe. :) :) :)

ALl I can say is great work, Ollie. Definitely have that sorted and fitted well.

Always remember to greese all pins and bushings lol. Great video ☺️

Excellent video. The brake gear overhaul is coming on a treat.

Yes, Ollie, those brake hangers fit better the correct way around! :-)

I'd suggest getting a bigger portable tub to start using the DEOX-C on the larger metal items once you've cleaned off the surface rust, that will make them even more receptive to the Hydrate-80 and paint.

Thanks

Fantastic! Less than a minute in & it's already a great video! Can't wait to see more!

Wonderful video

This is a interesting idea as most preservation groups only tend to get the worse of the rust off then apply a few coats of green anti corrosion primer paint. If you have ever used Deluxe materials track magic has a rust coverter in it. I decided to clean up some rusty scalextric track and after giving it a rub down I applied the track magic and it did actually convert the rust back to something that resembled metal.

Wonderful video. Really interesting and very well presented. Great stuff, thanks.

Good video mate, some interesting products 👍

Lovely to see a new lease of life in the metal. Does the chemical change the metal surface or does it just seal/coat the surface and block further moisture oxidising the metal?

That’s weird , could be sure I left a comment yesterday. Maybe it got lost between being on members‘ only preview and live for all? Anyway in case you didn’t see it, just wanted to say thoroughly enjoyed this one; one of the best in your „full size“ series. Timelapses of the Hydrate 80 working on the rust were great. Regards Matthew

Thanks Ollie! I wondered if the Deox C was for ferrous metals only(containing iron) only or does it work on Aluminium alloys too? A very different effect if it does. Heh, the Sacrificial Chisels. Every workshop should have some! Really handy with grime and rust et.c.....y'don't need me wittering on :) Here's to the progress you're making, strength to your elbow and keeping safe and well. Nice one, sir. (That's quite a list in the Video Notes there.)

Fascinating! That was fun to watch those Timelapses. I reckon one of your best „full-size“ vids so far. Music fitted well too. Do tell me- where did you get the Coal sector cap? Regards Matt

wonderful video

great job

great video

I have just discovered your fantastic project to restore this British brake van which happen to be my personal favourite piece of rolling stock on British railways. I envy that you actually own one, although its a big project to take on but a hugely important one but for the preservation of our railway heritage. i would love to help but in reality i am not fit enough to be of practical use. But i fully support what you are doing and proud of what you are doing. i have only just seen episode one so i have a lot of catching up to do, by the way what does the title of Wardle Road mean ? anyway good luck with all.

Hi Ollie I am up to ep16 of this great series and wonder if you can answer a couple of questions for me which might sound a bit random but I am detailing the airfix brake van kit. First, I think the chimney on the kit is on the wrong side. As you walk in your stove is immediate left but on the kit it's on the right. We're they all the same? Secondly, the kit has the large vacuume brake cylinder but I can't see one on yours. We're they always fitted? and where fitted, are they the same side as the stove? I want to get it right! Many thanks with any help.

Would also take the time to reassemble the brake rigging with some grease or never seize to help lubricate the moving surfaces and protect them during the restoration

very nice

It'll fly through its MOT at this rate.....lol