Any tips on cleaning a corroded battery tray?

[ironsheik]

Hey all,
Just wondering if it's worth sanding all this corrosion off by hand, which seams like it would take a good amount of work, or should I wait for one in good condition to by? It seems like they're all pretty rotted. Or is there another better solution? Thanks.

Josh

[Steve]

Easiest solution is sand- or bead-blasting to clean it. Next best would be soaking it in a baking soda solution to neutralize the acid, then remove any loose crud with a brass-bristle brush, then a couple coats of primer and paint.


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[80GS1000]

Bikebandit has new ones - seems like that'd be the best route.

[ironsheik]

Except they're listed as discontinued for my '79 GS850. Maybe another will fit... I'll take a look.

[gremlin]

soak in hot water, and baking soda over night. brake off all the crud you can with a stiff wire brush. do this a few nights. then bead/sand blast.

if you have a air compresser wal-mart sells the blaster. get play sand its cheaper just run it thru a screen. this gets the large chunks out.

this has worked on a few cars and motorcycles. I even do it on industral equpment.

the last step is to rust proff it then coat in bed liner.

[Zooks]

POR-15 (http://www.por15.com/) after treating with phosphoric acid (rust convertor).