Rust on tow ball - Alko

[LMH]

What's the best way to remove rust on a tow ball for an alko hitch?

Thanks

Lisa

 

[BrianStAlbans]

Let the dog chew it ;O)

Rub down with very fine Emery paper and clean with brake cleaner.

Brian (",)

 

[BrianStAlbans]

BTW Lisa ,I think Alko us a special towball which sticks out slightly more to stop it rubbing on the bumper . Do you have the right one.

Brian (",)

 

[allen1]

I use wire wool or a pan scrub the green plastic type,works everytime,

allen

 

[LMH]

I usually use an emery board (nail file) and spirits. Is this no good then?

Lisa

 

[LMH]

BTW Lisa ,I think Alko us a special towball which sticks out slightly more to stop it rubbing on the bumper . Do you have the right one.

Brian (",)

What's a bumper?

 

[BrianStAlbans]

What's a bumper, you might know them better as parking sensors ;O)

 

[LMH]

Oh, now I know what you mean, you should have said that before.

Lisa

 

[GrahamPonty]

Hi Lisa, I use a very fine sand paper then clean off with a bit of thinners on a rag. You can also use the sand paper to gently clean up the friction pads in your hitch and then give then a wipe with the rag with thinners on it. I use thinners because it evaporates leaving no residue what so ever.

You can purchase a small tin of thinners from Halfords for a couple of pound and it lasts for ages providing you replace the cap after use.

Hope this helps

Graham (Ponty)

 

[Happy-Lappy]

I use Scotchbrite (Scouring pad) with a few drops of Kerosene and then wipe with a clean cloth,

best regards, Martin

 

[Happy-Lappy]

I use Scotchbrite (Scouring pad) with a few drops of Kerosene and then wipe with a clean cloth,

best regards, Martin

 

[Happy-Lappy]

I use Scotchbrite (Scouring pad) with a few drops of Kerosene and then wipe with a clean cloth,

best regards, Martin

 

[Happy-Lappy]

apologies, the submit button is a bit slow today, I thought it wasn't working at all and had to re-press to make sure,

best regards, Martin

 

[colin(bridgend)]

What's a bumper, you might know them better as parking sensors ;O)

or breasts hehehe