Best Rust Remover?

[HCJtractor]

For parts small enough to totally immerse in a vat of water, electrolytic rust removal works unbelievably well. It's very cheap and simple, and works. Of course, it requires disassembly, but is the best option for some items. All you need is a plastic drum, water, sodium carbonate, some scrap steel, and a battery charger. Soak it overnight and the rust is gone.

 

[WilliamBos]

I use Evapo-Rust for small things. Works great.

Thank you. Will look for it.

 

[sparc]

wire brush on a drill

this method begs for a respirator if you value your lungs at all.

 

[Scooby074]

Thank you. Will look for it.

Lee Valley if you have one nearby. $$$ though

 

[odinsworn]

this method begs for a respirator if you value your lungs at all.

That makes me think of a method a friend told me about for paint removal on houses. I had a house that was of the vintage that most certainly had lead paint, so I had been using the chemical paint remover, with less than exciting results. So, my friend who had spent several summers painting houses in college suggested a heat gun. It was awesome for house paint, anyone ever used that on implement paint?

 

[kf4uda]

I use Evapo-Rust for small things. Works great.

I started a thread some time back on my experience with Evapo-Rust. It works quite well. I bought it a TSC.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/233370-evapo-rust.html

 

[retiredmgn]

Seen some stuff on one of the Powerblock shows. You soak rusty things in it, and it dissolves the Rust, forgot the name. Would be good for smaller parts.

muriatic acid disolves rust and is cheap. Must stay out of the fumes and wash down with baking soda to neutralize. Metal treated this way is clean enough to start rusting soon so one must be ready with a primer coat for protection.

 

[cdaigle430]

Back in the 80s-90s when i was a welder we used Naval Jelly and it worked like a charm. It was preferred over sandblasting.

You can get it at Amazon, The big boxstores and here;


Naval Jelly

Back in the day when i was a welder we used Naval Jelly and it worked like a charm. It was preferred over sandblasting.

You can get it at Amazon, The big boxstores and here;

 

[bjr]

OSPHO, it turns the rust into something that won't rust any further. Research the name OSPHO and you'll see what I mean. The company that I work for uses it on Large Industrial cranes. bjr

 

[Baby Grand]

If you're looking for non-toxic and have maybe not so much money as you do time, look into molasses and water solutions.