RewindShot Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 bought this used senko mild off a facebook group and it came like this the photos he sent with his name date and time on a piece of paper in the photo didn't show this, I messaged him about it and said to use white vinegar and a toothbrush that it was likely from humidity or moisture, gonna shoot it now to see if it shoots well but any tips to get rid of these spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RewindShot Posted January 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 it shot fine I didn't have enough light to look the senkos over very well but I'd still like to get rid of these spots any help I'd appreciate alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 Aluminum oxidation... Few ways to deal with it but I would start with the least aggressive. Vinegar and a toothbrush is fine as suggested and might use a Dremel with the buffing triangle and vinegar. Make a paste with Borax and use the toothbrush is another option. Can try WD-40 and a toothbrush or some 000 steel wool. After getting it cleaned up I would spray down lightly with WD-40 or rub some worm oil over it. It is likely to return more readily at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RewindShot Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Travis said: Aluminum oxidation... Few ways to deal with it but I would start with the least aggressive. Vinegar and a toothbrush is fine as suggested and might use a Dremel with the buffing triangle and vinegar. Make a paste with Borax and use the toothbrush is another option. Can try WD-40 and a toothbrush or some 000 steel wool. After getting it cleaned up I would spray down lightly with WD-40 or rub some worm oil over it. It is likely to return more readily at this point. I'm a bit afraid to use my dremel on it the vinegar and toothbrush didn't do very much, you said it would return more readily would it continue to oxidixe if I didn't try anything should I just send it back to him or would it be worth it to keep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 If the vinegar and toothbrush didn't do much then it likely isn't just minor oxidation and will need some more aggressive cleaning. Steel wool with some WD-40 and final polish with something like Mothers Mag and aluminum polish. Other methods out there cream of tartar, baking soda, aluminum cleaning products, etc.. Personally if the photos of mold were not a true reflection of what he sent and no mention of the issue was made I would send it back at his expense. That didn't happen overnight. Now it isn't going to effect the baits but the seller shouldn't expect you to restore the mold to the condition it was represented as being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RewindShot Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Travis said: If the vinegar and toothbrush didn't do much then it likely isn't just minor oxidation and will need some more aggressive cleaning. Steel wool with some WD-40 and final polish with something like Mothers Mag and aluminum polish. Other methods out there cream of tartar, baking soda, aluminum cleaning products, etc.. Personally if the photos of mold were not a true reflection of what he sent and no mention of the issue was made I would send it back at his expense. That didn't happen overnight. Now it isn't going to effect the baits but the seller shouldn't expect you to restore the mold to the condition it was represented as being. now that im looking at the photos he sent me he was definitely trying to hide it by how he had bright light on it, because it dosnt show with light on it but you can see little bits of it in the pics so hopefully hes not gonna be hard about it, luckily i used paypal goods and services 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Young Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 You could try some aircraft stripper to try to clean it. I did this after painting some do-it essential series molds after the paint didn't cure good. There literally was paint & aluminum laying on the ground where i rinsed them off. They molds came out shinier than when i bought them new so it will probably work good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Try some wheel acid from your local auto body shop. Trade them out some baits for a couple of ounces and use a toothbrush, they should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 12 hours ago, Driftwood said: Try some wheel acid from your local auto body shop. Trade them out some baits for a couple of ounces and use a toothbrush, they should be fine. Be sure to wear safety glasses when you brush acid. That crap flies everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 As Mark said, safety glasses are a requirement. Sorry I left that part out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
