Rust remover

[novanative]

Has anyone tried any of the "dip" rust removers? Dou you have any recommendations for rust removel on items such as brackets that are a real PITA to hold on to.

 

[Ouiser]

If it will fit in a bucket, use the battery powered method. I've used it on small parts and it works...

http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/

 

[Golgo13]

Evaporust and the WD40 Rust Remover solutions are great!
I have used both on several parts.

Use a wire brush to remove the heavy, scaly stuff and drop into a container with the solution. Wait a day or two and they'll be nice and clean.
Take them out, scrub them with soap and water to confirm they are clean. Wash with TSP and then paint with zinc-rich primer

 

[DetroitStyle]

If you just want to toss them in a bucket and be done with it... Workshop Hero rust remover works flawlessly

 

[novanative]

If it will fit in a bucket, use the battery powered method. I've used it on small parts and it works...

http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/

Thanks, will have to try this one day, if just for craps and giggles.

 

[novanative]

Evaporust and the WD40 Rust Remover solutions are great!
I have used both on several parts.

Use a wire brush to remove the heavy, scaly stuff and drop into a container with the solution. Wait a day or two and they'll be nice and clean.
Take them out, scrub them with soap and water to confirm they are clean. Wash with TSP and then paint with zinc-rich primer

Thanks, I will look into it.

 

[novanative]

If you just want to toss them in a bucket and be done with it... Workshop Hero rust remover works flawlessly

Thanks,I will check it out.

 

[Rwhat]

Naval jelly or muratic acid.

 

[inkpot]

I use phosphoric acid. Then a water rinse and your done. Read the contents label on most of the rust remover products and see what's in them.

 

[novanative]

Naval jelly or muratic acid.

Thanks

 

[novanative]

I use phosphoric acid. Then a water rinse and your done. Read the contents label on most of the rust remover products and see what's in them.

Thanks

 

[dogfishlake]

X2 on muriatic acid. It's wicked (don't inhale it or get on your skin), but cheap and super quick. You must quickly rinse it in a basic solution when done and DONT try on aluminum (don't ask me how I know). It is awsome for a pile of rusty fasteners and small parts, just dump them in and watch the fizz

 

[SNLC]

Molasses, best rust remover in the world. 100% non-toxic and environmental friendly. Search youtube for videos of how it works.

Cheers

 

[NLXTACY]

Molasses, best rust remover in the world. 100% non-toxic and environmental friendly. Search youtube for videos of how it works.

Maybe its time to order up some BlackStrap

 

[BILT4ME]

X2 on muriatic acid. It's wicked (don't inhale it or get on your skin), but cheap and super quick. You must quickly rinse it in a basic solution when done and DONT try on aluminum (don't ask me how I know). It is awsome for a pile of rusty fasteners and small parts, just dump them in and watch the fizz

And don't pour it out onto your concrete driveway.......

 

[inkpot]

And it's safe to lick off your fingers!

 

[dogfishlake]

And don't pour it out onto your concrete driveway.......

unless you're prepping to paint it!

 

[dogfishlake]

And it's safe to lick off your fingers!

Tastes like lemon!

 

[schrader]

i had great success using apple cider vinegar when i started rebuilding my 8274. soaked the crusty spool, gears, brake discs, ball bearings and lock plate for a couple days and the rust that made it out of the bucket wiped away with a rag or turned loose under the wire brush. also cleaned a couple lawn mower blades and bolts while i was at it.

 

[Rwhat]

I thought cider vinegar would not work. I used it on some fishing reels I was rebuilding. It worked great.