restore fuel lines?

**Zman1969** · #1 07-31-2014, 03:08 PM

I have gotten a BB fuel line with Y-block and bracket orig off a 69 Chevelle that was taken off in first couple years I have cleaned it with laquer thinner but wondering what would be safe as not to destroy the original finish on it? I was thinking scotchbrite but that may be too much- fine steel wool?
thanks guys

**WILMASBOYL78** · #2 07-31-2014, 03:13 PM

I would think 0000 steel wool with WD40/Liquid Wrench for lube would work well...shouldn't leave any scratch marks. Of course, some of the resto gurus may have a better plan.

wilma

**SS427** · #3 07-31-2014, 03:29 PM

Scotchbrite or steel wool will both put a polish on them so I do not use either. I soak mine in Nutro-Rust or the equivalent. However, I have never tried cleaning brass in there so not sure of it will clean that up.

**WILMASBOYL78** · #4 07-31-2014, 03:59 PM

Rick...could they be beaded with fine plastic or soda?

**Zman1969** · #5 07-31-2014, 04:53 PM

SS427 say something like Evaporust?
Wilma that sounds like would work but finding the material or somethat that would spray it may be an issue
I wonder how Tarn-X would do on the block?

**Salvatore** · #6 07-31-2014, 08:55 PM

0000 steel wool. will dull back up good enough. if it is not a one of one car I would not hesitate to use the steel wool.

Enoch · #7 07-31-2014, 09:07 PM

A very dull and oily wire wheel brass or steel VERY light touch. The worn wheel wont scratch it (start with a fine grade wheel) and the oil in the wheel leaves a natural patina to it.
NOTE: oil and dirt from dirty parts on the wheel work best. I keep one wire wheel in the shop for initial clean up of hardware and it stays with a fresh coat of oil/dirt to do the trick.

**SS427** · #8 08-01-2014, 01:09 PM

Yes to Evaporust and plastic media works REALLY good. Just hard to find someone to do it in a lot of areas of the country.

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