Rust eater strength
Hi all
In a previous post about getting rid of rust, some of you suggested phosphoric acid. Finally getting around to sorting out my BBQ and looking on eBay seems like there is a wide variety of strengths available from 30% to 85%. Anyone know what impact the strength has? Eg does it work quicker / impregnate deeper / etch the metal etc. Trying to work out what strength to get. Also are there any advantages in getting a branded rust eater instead? Thanks Lee |
Rust eater strength
On Saturday, 22 June 2019 09:16:23 UTC+1, Lee Nowell wrote:
Hi all In a previous post about getting rid of rust, some of you suggested phosphoric acid. Finally getting around to sorting out my BBQ and looking on eBay seems like there is a wide variety of strengths available from 30% to 85%.. Anyone know what impact the strength has? Eg does it work quicker / impregnate deeper / etch the metal etc. Trying to work out what strength to get.. Also are there any advantages in getting a branded rust eater instead? Thanks Lee yes, if you like to pay more. Not otherwise afaik. |
Rust eater strength
On Saturday, 22 June 2019 09:16:23 UTC+1, Lee Nowell wrote:
Hi all In a previous post about getting rid of rust, some of you suggested phosphoric acid. Finally getting around to sorting out my BBQ and looking on eBay seems like there is a wide variety of strengths available from 30% to 85%.. Anyone know what impact the strength has? Eg does it work quicker / impregnate deeper / etch the metal etc. Trying to work out what strength to get.. Also are there any advantages in getting a branded rust eater instead? Thanks Lee and your first question... youtube shows an assortment of rust eating chems, many of which are far cheaper than phosphoric acid. slivki show did a vid comparing several. soda didnt work ketchup worked, all off coke: just a little removed toilet cleaner: just a little removed lemon juice: 75% removed vinegar: 100% removed. best, quickest, cheap Someone else claims to have removed rust with potatoes! NT |
Rust eater strength
On Sat, 22 Jun 2019 01:16:21 -0700 (PDT)
Lee Nowell wrote: Hi all In a previous post about getting rid of rust, some of you suggested phosphoric acid. Finally getting around to sorting out my BBQ and looking on eBay seems like there is a wide variety of strengths available from 30% to 85%. Anyone know what impact the strength has? Eg does it work quicker / impregnate deeper / etch the metal etc. Trying to work out what strength to get. Also are there any advantages in getting a branded rust eater instead? I've used acid-based rust remover (phosphoric and hydrochloric) with variable results in various applications. Then after seeing many recommendations online I bought some EvapoRust; bloody marvellous stuff - no risk of dissolving what you're trying to clean, no worry about splashing acid where you don't want it, no attached residue of converted rust, just a black powdery precipitate that rinses away to reveal shiny steel. For a BBQ I'd probably just attack it with a wire brush on a grinder, then apply a coat of oil every so often to keep the rust away. |
Rust eater strength
Thanks very much both. I used vinegar on some screwdriver bits I left out in the rain. A good soak for a few days and it did the trick. With. BBQ soaking will be a bit more tricky but. Look at the YouTube video and also the magic stuff you recommend.
Thanks Lee. |
Rust eater strength
On 22/06/2019 09:16, Lee Nowell wrote:
Hi all In a previous post about getting rid of rust, some of you suggested phosphoric acid. Finally getting around to sorting out my BBQ and looking on eBay seems like there is a wide variety of strengths available from 30% to 85%. Anyone know what impact the strength has? Eg does it work quicker / impregnate deeper / etch the metal etc. Trying to work out what strength to get. Also are there any advantages in getting a branded rust eater instead? Thanks Lee I use the stronger 85% strength. -- mailto : news {at} admac {dot} myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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