How to clean rust without aggressive chemicals and scratching metal brushes / sanding paper?
I heard about soaking 16h in white vinegar or coca cola. Any suggestions?
I don't have tools for a electrolysis rust removal process.
How to clean rust?
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Re: How to clean rust?
For electrolysis you only need a transformer from mains to dc 6-12v is best, get a cheap mobile phone charger (for about £2)an old spoon as an electrode, a non metallic bowl and some salt and you're set.
Otherwise I used to use white vinegar which takes elbow grease.
Otherwise I used to use white vinegar which takes elbow grease.
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Re: How to clean rust?
Evaporust works wonders and is safe for you and your parts. I get it at auto parts stores.
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I second this recommendation for removal. I got it at Walmart.Dave D wrote:Evaporust works wonders and is safe for you and your parts. I get it at auto parts stores.
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Re: How to clean rust?
Thank you. First I will soak every part in white spirit. Then I will soak it for 16h in white vinegar and brush it gently.
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Re: How to clean rust?
I am happy with the results. When I fix the gramophone I'll post pictures of it.
First I soaked the metal parts in white spirit for 24h to degrease.
Then I brushed (cleaned) them and soak them for about 14h in white vinegar.
However apple cider vinegar should work better, I used white vinegar
Then I brushed it again and let it soak again for 3-4 hours.
All metal parts were was black/dark gray. I cleaned them with dishsoap + dish Sponge and make them shiny again. After drying it was clearly visible that rust was coming back. Then I made a bath with water and baking soda and soak them for an hour, I don't know if this was useful.
I oiled it as a protection against corrosion and oxidation. The parts are rust free
First I soaked the metal parts in white spirit for 24h to degrease.
Then I brushed (cleaned) them and soak them for about 14h in white vinegar.
However apple cider vinegar should work better, I used white vinegar
Then I brushed it again and let it soak again for 3-4 hours.
All metal parts were was black/dark gray. I cleaned them with dishsoap + dish Sponge and make them shiny again. After drying it was clearly visible that rust was coming back. Then I made a bath with water and baking soda and soak them for an hour, I don't know if this was useful.
I oiled it as a protection against corrosion and oxidation. The parts are rust free
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Re: How to clean rust?
I built four of these - all different sizes - easy and cheap to build - I feel this is the best and safest way to remove rust and crudy old grease and paint. Watch!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54ADeB6V1rQ
Just remember to use WASHING soda not BAKING soda - big big difference!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54ADeB6V1rQ
Just remember to use WASHING soda not BAKING soda - big big difference!
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Re: How to clean rust?
I'm using spirit vinegar (8% solution as it's sold here).Must be thoroughly neutralized, otherwise the metal will catch rust again.
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Re: How to clean rust?
This may be a bit unconventional, but I have used diet Pepsi in the past to remove inordinate amounts of rust from a crank. I just let it soak for several hours and after that, I scrubbed it hard with steel wool. All the rust came off!
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