Rust removal. Chemical recommendations?

Post #441,531 by crazy 5/23/22 10:04:48 AM 5/23/22 10:04:48 AM Reply	Rust removal. Chemical recommendations? The trailer hitch mechanism needed a sledgehammer to pull apart. Step one is to simply remove the rust and see if it will work cleanly. There are a bazillion rust removal, chemical options. Anybody got any preference?
Post #441,533 by Another Scott 5/23/22 11:04:37 AM 5/23/22 11:04:37 AM Reply	Re: Rust removal. Chemical recommendations? This seemed to work well to clean up a "stainless" shower caddy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0TLQ66 Note that it's not fast for thick rust. Ideally you want to soak it in the stuff for a day or so, keeping it wet the whole time. I don't know what's in it, but it's not obviously smelly (to me) and doesn't seem especially caustic. Is there a paint/body shop you can take it to? Some of them used to have large vats of stuff that they could soak frames in, etc., when doing a full car restoration before repainting. Works great, as long as it is thoroughly rinsed before painting. HTH a little. Good luck! Cheers, Scott.
Post #441,535 by crazy 5/23/22 12:54:36 PM 5/23/22 12:54:36 PM Reply	Ordered I'm going to have to come up with some side entrance configuration environment though. This is a trailer hitch sticking outside ways. It will not be dipped in anything unless I totally enclose it in something.
Post #441,534 by boxley 5/23/22 11:21:24 AM 5/23/22 11:21:24 AM Reply	wd40 crap load, a boat is a hole in the water you throw money into what is length of boat, hull configuration, email me a pic "Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts" – Richard Feynman
Post #441,537 by crazy 5/23/22 12:57:46 PM 5/23/22 12:57:46 PM Reply	19 ft. I have no idea what whole configuration means. Google:1976 Raven 200 boat I'll send pics in a bit 22222
Post #441,538 by boxley 5/23/22 2:10:33 PM 5/23/22 2:10:33 PM Reply	ok found it online near shore bobber. Is the decking (floor) have any soft spots? have all needed safety equipment? Life vests, fire extinguisher, flares etc. VHS radio "Science is the belief in the ignorance of the experts" – Richard Feynman
Post #441,540 by crazy 5/23/22 5:21:53 PM 5/23/22 5:21:53 PM Reply	Re: ok found it online Can't tell you about softness of deck right now. It has life jackets and fire extinguisher but no radio. I have to add that. Didn't see a flare. I will go get a flare gun.
Post #441,550 by pwhysall 5/24/22 1:31:59 AM 5/24/22 1:31:59 AM Reply	A lot of the restoration channels on YouTube use Evapo-rust. https://www.evapo-rust.com/evapo-rust/
Post #441,552 by crazy 5/24/22 2:54:57 PM 5/24/22 2:54:57 PM Reply	Already ordered Evapo-Rust ER012 Super Safe Rust Remover – 128 oz., Non Toxic Rust Remover for Auto Parts, Hardware, Antiques \| Rust Removers and Chemicals https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0TLQ66/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_AAHXD05GMMBZ6K0DRV8V
Post #441,555 by pwhysall 5/25/22 2:14:25 AM 5/25/22 2:14:25 AM Reply	I do enjoy the fact that... Americans won't spell things like us Brits, but they will use our anachronistic medieval units that even we have decided are a bit shit :D
Post #441,556 by CRConrad 5/25/22 4:44:03 AM 5/25/22 4:44:03 AM Reply	Coca Cola? Naah, probably urban myth.
Post #441,561 by drook 5/25/22 8:20:02 AM 5/25/22 8:20:02 AM Reply	Works pretty good on surface rust, not sure about heavy stuff -- Drew
Post #441,563 by pwhysall 5/25/22 8:49:44 AM 5/25/22 11:00:03 AM Reply	It's a weak (phosphoric?) acid Vinegar works too. Just takes a while. Edited by pwhysall May 25, 2022, 11:00:03 AM EDT Expand All History
Post #441,571 by static 5/25/22 9:25:04 PM 5/25/22 9:25:04 PM Reply	Several types of acid. Phosphoric, citric and carbonic are the main three.

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