>I've worked with rusting bars many times before. I put them on the lathe and spin one slow. As it turns, I use a scotch brite pad (blue) on an air sander and remove as much rust as I can. Then I use a corrosion inhibitor and let it sit for a day then its re-powder coated.< DO NOT DO THIS WITH DELOREAN TORSION BARS!! DeLorean torsion bars are cryogenically set - they receive 9 turns at a very cold temperature to give them their torsional strength. As a result, there are enormous surface tensions in the bars. Even a small scratch can weaken the bars enough that they can shatter. Michael A. Griese Storage Software Development Manager IBM Storage Systems Division Rochester, MN 55901 Internet: magriese@xxxx voice: (507)253-1853 fax: (507)253-2880