How to deal with rust???

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crabsign69:
was there a way to put in water a add electric to it in order to remove rust. i dont remember how exactly but it does work i did it a long time ago to remove rust from something er other and it sure did remove the rust. cant recall if it was 12 volts or what. maybe google it.

No1_sonuk:

--- Quote from: crabsign69 on April 08, 2011, 07:22:57 PM ---was there a way to put in water a add electric to it in order to remove rust. i dont remember how exactly but it does work i did it a long time ago to remove rust from something er other and it sure did remove the rust. cant recall if it was 12 volts or what. maybe google it.

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That's the "electrolysis" MikeA mentioned.

Stilldrillin:
Vinegar works for me! :thumbup:

David D

arnoldb:
Hi Benni

Like mentioned, vinegar or Naval Jelly will do the job; in fact almost any acid will remove the rust - diluted pool acid (Hydrochloric) or diluted battery acid (Sulphuric) will do the job, but are dangerous, toxic, and difficult to dispose of. Citric acid is a good choice to consider - it is environmentally friendly and non-toxic.

The electrolysis method usually requires caustic soda, and would be difficult to use on small parts, but is very effective.

If you use any acid to remove the rust, just make sure you give the bits a good wash in detergent water to get rid of any grease or oil first.

Immediately after removing from the acid or electrolysis bath, rinse the parts in clean water and coat them with oil, otherwise they'll start to rust again immediately.

And if you don't feel like messing around with chemicals, a bit of manual work with a wire wheel or a "scotchbrite" pad will also remove light rust.

Regards, Arnold

saw:
Hi guy's and thanks for all tips.
This is what I have done, I put all i a small plastic box and spray some CRC 5-56 then clean with water. Then I filled up with apple vineger and it seam to do the job. However I do belive that it needs some handworks to, but I think that I am radar pleas with the result. :D
Thanks agan :headbang:

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