Rust remover

[Papyrus]

I'm looking for a rust remover and have found this online:



Has anybody else tried it? Does it work and is it worth the money?

Cheers,

Chris

[RailGooner]

From what, are you trying to remove rust Chris? It's worth searching online for rust removal tips before buying commercial/retail products. For example, I have a problem with pitted rust spots on the chrome finish of my steel framed bicycle. Rubbing the affected area with aluminium baking foil, restores the finish. Don't know the science behind it and don't care. I just know it's cheaper (and greener and probably safer) than any retail product.

[Papyrus]

The most immediate need is on a couple of my wife's baking tins, but I also have some tools which could do with some attention.

What drew me to this is that it alleges that it is safe on skin, etc., but I wondered if it was that safe, was it that good?

I like the trick with aluminium foil! Not come across that before. I might give that a try.

Cheers,

Chris

[ntpntpntp]

I wouldn't use stuff like that for cooking utensils. Once they've started deteriorating then throw away and get new ones.  Baking tins don't cost that much.


For tools I just spray with WD40 or a rust remover spray (Lidl sells one that seems to work quite well) and give them a good rub down.

[Malc]

Wet scrunched up tin foil is good for removing rust spots off chrome

[Newportnobby]

I always used to use a product called 'Solvol Autosol' on the chrome of my 1960s motorbikes and still have a tube handy.

[N_GaugeModeller]

Have a search for rust remover or rust converter on YouTube there are quite a few of these types available now, rather than the old krust jelly that actually work quite well at desolving converting rust particles, there is also the electolysis option as well which can work wonders.

NGM

[dannyboy]

I always used to use a product called 'Solvol Autosol' on the chrome of my 1960s motorbikes and still have a tube handy.

I used to use that when I first started driving. That was in the days when cars had things like chrome bumpers and headlamp surrounds! (Sorry - off topic a bit).

[njee20]

I still use Autosol on the rare occasion I clean the exhaust tips on my car! Great stuff to have about!

[Newportnobby]

The said baking tins would need a good wash out afterwards but I'd say it's worth a try
After all, a man's gotta have his toad in the hole at regular intervals

[NScaleNotes]

You just reminded me I need to remove some rust from a scratch on my car.

Anyway looks like a good product based on the forum-based reviews I've seen and Evapo-rust even say its safe on cast-iron and metal cookware too.  As it's American it's only available in fairly large quantities here but if you need a large amount for soaking go for it. Check out this thread but especially the last comment on page 1 about coated and aluminium cookware: https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/evapo-rust-works.60039/

Interestingly my searches also revealed you can also use molasses for rust removal, who knew?

For me Hammerite have a similar product (in terms of how it works, don't know about composition) for much less than than buying a litre bottle of Evapo-rust.

[Mr Sprue]

Any steel baking trays or pans can be cleaned thoroughly using wire wool scouring pads and scotch brite.

They then have to be  'seasoned' with cooking oil and high heat. This treatment not only gives them a non stick surface but prevents any rusting also.

But I wouldn't do this to my tools! 

[The Q]

Coca cola or a cheap equivalent works well..

Why? it contains small amounts of phosphoric acid.
Me I've got a gallon of Phosphoric acid.. But it's rubber gloves and goggles time using that as it's somewhat more concentrated.

[Mr Sprue]

Coca cola or a cheap equivalent works well..

Why? it contains small amounts of phosphoric acid.
Me I've got a gallon of Phosphoric acid.. But it's rubber gloves and goggles time using that as it's somewhat more concentrated.

Friend of mine used to own an Aston Martin, used to clean the wire wheel spokes using battery acid!