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| | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 26 | Hey,I've heard rumors about using everything from molasses to electrolysis to get rid of rust. Does it work? What is the most economical way to get rid of it? Any tips would be great, thanks. | | | | | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | Depends on where your rust is and how far you are willing or able to go. There are very few effective short cuts when dealing with cancer. There are several right ways and many more halfass ways.
If you would describe your problem(s) then we may be able to help more. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | there's a good read about the electrolytic thing [pdf download] in the tech tips section - works great and pretty cheap - sheet metal body panels are best done w/ sanding or careful blasting Bill | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 364 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 364 | If it's relatively small and has only surface rust; I've had good succes with vinegar soaks. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 41 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 41 | I use a Permatex product called "Rust Treatment"
(RT-16A). You just remove the loose material, then paint this stuff on. It turns black as it dries and seems to stop the oxidation process. Leaves a nice hard, paintable surface.
http://www.permatex.com/products/industrial_individual_products2.asp?selectid=30&category=maintenance&oe_category=engine&product=Permatex,+Rust+Treatment
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 212 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 212 | I think there are really only two ways to get rid of rust. You can isolate it so it can not get any air, no air, no more rust, or you can cut it out and replace the metal. If it is just surface rust, I've had good luck with plain old Rustoleum paint. I get all the loose rust off and sand or grind it down to where everything is solid and tight and paint over it. It seems to work well. I like the brushable kind better than the spray on type, because it seems to me it has more solids in it, however I use the spray when I have a place that is hard to reach. I only use the Rustoleum on places that are not visible, or will not be painted with the regular auto paint, like the frame, under fenders, etc. I have a friend who is a painter,and he is very strict about sealing all seams and joints from the back with either brushable sealer, or the kind you use with a caulking gun. This is to keep out water and air. Most rust comes from the back side of the metal, where you don't see it until one day you are cleaning the truck, and poke a hole in a rocker or something else. Allen | | |
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