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Old 05-12-2011, 12:31 PM
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The great salt we use here in NJ has wrecked havoc on my beloved Elkas and I now have a bit of surface rust on the hose and the main cylinder.

Anyone experience this before on these or other shocks? Any advice on cleaning these bad boys?
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Old 05-12-2011, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Voodoo11
The great salt we use here in NJ has wrecked havoc on my beloved Elkas and I now have a bit of surface rust on the hose and the main cylinder.

Anyone experience this before on these or other shocks? Any advice on cleaning these bad boys?
Mine haven't rusted , but steel wool should fix it up. Try a small spot, see what happens.
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Old 05-12-2011, 01:58 PM
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use some 000 steel wool with some glass cleaner. once they are cleaned up, spray them with a few coats of clear paint to protect them.
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I'll give it a go tomorrow with some steel wool and wd-40.
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Thanks to Tera and Elka, they contacted me with a great solution! Awesome customer service (as always).
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Originally Posted by Voodoo11
Thanks to Tera and Elka, they contacted me with a great solution! Awesome customer service (as always).
What was their solution if you dont mind me asking?
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