What works?
I've seen many half *** reviews, but let's face it, I want to hear it from you guys.
Nick
I've seen many half *** reviews, but let's face it, I want to hear it from you guys.
Nick
Do not use WD-40 on anything. I use to use it and it turns gummy over time. Shark oil. Garbage product. Ruined several grandfather clocks!I use two products. Rust Dissolver which is basically diluted phosphoric acid, and Evapo-Rust which is a form of citric acid and soap. Both have their applications and are about the same cost. I have used 5% white vinegar, but it dissolves zinc, and is prone to "flash rusting".
Rust Dissolver is good for heavy items like rotors and drums. It can be sprayed on or used as soak. Don't leave the item in too long. It's also not necessarily good for paint or rubber parts. The product can be reused.
Evapo-Rust is great for small parts and can be left soaking for days without impact. Once the fluid darkens it cannot be re-used.
Before and after Evapo-Rust soak:
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After application WD-40 is prayed on to preserve the finish.
There was a lengthy post on another forum using reverse electrolysis and a baking soda solution, I'll post the link when I find it, but there are few you-Tube videos on the process.
Never had an issue, as long as it is kept away from rubber and plastic parts. In fact, the parking brake assembly I picture above from 2013 is still silky smooth and rust free, but of course your experiences will vary.Do not use WD-40 on anything. I use to use it and it turns gummy over time. Shark oil. Garbage product. Ruined several grandfather clocks!
At least in Finland you can buy citric acid in dry pulverized form from agricultural shops. The citric acid is used as a medicine for diarhea for pigs so I would assume that it would be available also in US.
Mix it with water and you have dirt cheap rust remover which is completely safe and even drinkable if need arises for some reason. I usually just taste it to find out when the mixture is ok when making new batch.
Never had an issue, as long as it is kept away from rubber and plastic parts. In fact, the parking brake assembly I picture above from 2013 is still silky smooth and rust free, but of course your experiences will vary.
You are trying to think of something you can do with one hand, and still work on your car.
We feed our version to astronauts.
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But seriously, I've often envisioned a cheapo (or used) swimming pool liner filled with vinegar or one of the more inexpensive liquids underneath a complete car. It would be pulled up around the edges by wires. Car would sit on bare rims to get it as close to the ground as possible; drivetrain, carpet, etc. removed. You'd probably need about 12" in depth to de-rust a subframe, floors and so forth. Maybe throw in some non-porus junk to take up volume. You'd still need a few hundred gallons I'd think.
Problem would be neutralizing it I suppose. Who's gonna try it? Javier? Sounds like a good project for an architect.
It has been done.We feed our version to astronauts.
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But seriously, I've often envisioned a cheapo (or used) swimming pool liner filled with vinegar or one of the more inexpensive liquids underneath a complete car. It would be pulled up around the edges by wires. Car would sit on bare rims to get it as close to the ground as possible; drivetrain, carpet, etc. removed. You'd probably need about 12" in depth to de-rust a subframe, floors and so forth. Maybe throw in some non-porus junk to take up volume. You'd still need a few hundred gallons I'd think.
Problem would be neutralizing it I suppose. Who's gonna try it? Javier? Sounds like a good project for an architect.
That was exactly the method the guys trying to save Miss Belvedere used.Actually a baby pool under a car filled with your choice of derusting liquid and a pond pump would do nicely. Just set the pool where it will catch the most liquid, create a spray nozzle off the submerged pump and aim at the area of concern. Run it for a few days and should do what you're looking for.