evaporust is pretty awesome

[Boost Creep]

bought a gallon of it from hf to try out on some tools i got that were my grandpa's. heres the results on these from a 4 hour soak. didn't do anything else to em but wipe em off.

what i started with

JNP_7200 by OG bOOst creep, on Flickr

and how they came out

going to finish these off next time i'm out messing with stuff and then i'll be giving it a bigger challenge with some 1-2-3 blocks that are a little rougher to start with

 

[winlinmac]

How did you soak them? In a bucket?

 

[MoparTrucks]

I've been using it to neutralize rust pits on farm implements and I am going to use it on some pitted body panels on one of my Dodge trucks as part of the painting prep. Its good stuff.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

It's one of the most amazing products ever. It does miracles.

 

[pawel]

Wow that is awesome. I need to get some of this. Thanks

 

[1982fxr]

it's amazing 'til it starts to "die"

 

[stage20]

my only issue with it is this black graphite type slime that i cant get off. specifically on sockets that are rusted inside. it will clean every speck of rust off, but i cant get all the black goo out. carb cleaner, high pressure water, air, etc.... any tips?

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

7 hours later.

 

[jakemac]

it's amazing 'til it starts to "die"

Filter it before you put it back in the bottle and it will last longer. The same works for Simple Green as well.

 

[jakemac]

my only issue with it is this black graphite type slime that i cant get off. specifically on sockets that are rusted inside. it will clean every speck of rust off, but i cant get all the black goo out. carb cleaner, high pressure water, air, etc.... any tips?

Use a plumber's wire pipe brush to clean out the sockets, and then oil the insides.

 

[stage20]

Use a plumber's wire pipe brush to clean out the sockets, and then oil the insides.

i oil them afterwards. usually will take the corner of a rag and stuff it in there and turn the socket several times. oiling usually makes the black goo spread even worse. i have a mac ratchet that was rusted. ive sprayed it with brake cleaner multiple times. still get black on my hands and the ratchet is completely dry.

 

[---]

I've always used 50% bleach/water soak with similar results. Has anyone used both? How do they compare?

 

[doctordirt]

Ok, if i get the rust off my 1-2-3 blocks and other stuff what is the best way to protect from future rust?

 

[thebeekeeper1]

it's amazing 'til it starts to "die"

Women are that way too. Funny how that works.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

my only issue with it is this black graphite type slime that i cant get off. specifically on sockets that are rusted inside. it will clean every speck of rust off, but i cant get all the black goo out. carb cleaner, high pressure water, air, etc.... any tips?

Simple--just rinse them under hot water immediately upon removal from the solution. Rub with your fingers or a soft brush. Don't let it dry on.

 

[Maui]

Has anyone tried Evaporust as the cleaning fluid in an ultrasonic cleaner? I'm betting the results would be amazing.

Maui

 

[Kenwc]

Evapo-Rust is awesome. I spoke to one their technical types a couple of years ago and he said it works best at about 90 degrees. I also wondered if keeping the solution moving would speed it up so I ran a tube from an aquarium aerator into the bottom of the tub and it did speed things up.

 

[Kenwc]

Ok, if i get the rust off my 1-2-3 blocks and other stuff what is the best way to protect from future rust?

Boeshield T-9

 

[TomB19]

my only issue with it is this black graphite type slime that i cant get off. specifically on sockets that are rusted inside. it will clean every speck of rust off, but i cant get all the black goo out. carb cleaner, high pressure water, air, etc.... any tips?

Soak for 10 minutes in Zep floor stripper and then brush with tooth brush or acid brush.

 

[Boost Creep]

How did you soak them? In a bucket?

i just put about 1/2 gallon in a shoebox sized plastic storage container.

 

[GRX]

Evapo-Rust is great. Deeper the rust the more time it takes to soak in. Have used it on large areas of body panels by brushing it on then laying down a sheet of plastic to keep it from drying out.

 

[67CarGuy]

I like the plastic idea for body panels, especially if you don't want to use a DA sander/grinder. More time but less effort, I'm guessing?

 

[stage20]

Their are videos out there how to make a shower so to speak with a pump to make evaporust flow constantly on large items.

 

[cgv69]

Maybe it's just me but those results don't look all that impressive?

Rusty hammer...

Soaked in Distilled White Vinegar for a couple of hours....

Done...

Evapo-Rust doesn't seem to work any better but cost twice as much? What am I missing?

 

[Youngguns]

Maybe it's just me but those results don't look all that impressive?

Rusty hammer...

Soaked in Distilled White Vinegar for a couple of hours....

Done...

Evapo-Rust doesn't seem to work any better but cost twice as much? What am I missing?

Twice as much? I can get a gallon of vinegar for like $2.49. Anyways, vinegar is an acid that eats the rust away. Sure you can toss a damn hammer in it and not worry, but what about something different? Chrome tools, or delicate items like rules?

These are the questions I ask myself. I'm a vinegar user myself. Ollie's ain't got no Evaporust around here.

 

[JUNK-MAN]

Where can I get a can of that stuff.

 

[thebeekeeper1]

Where can I get a can of that stuff.

Evaporust? The cheapest place I've found is Rural King ($16.99/gal), followed by O'Reilly Auto Parts ($22.99/gal). Harbor Freight has it but it's $31.99 there.

 

[dkroth]

Where can I get a can of that stuff.

The hot ticket for Evaporust is Ollie's Outlet. About $10 per gallon.

Harbor Freight has it for $25 per gallon, minus your 20% or 25% coupon. (Beekeeper says $32 at HF)

Amazon has it for $24/gal or $87/5 gallon bucket.

 

[cgv69]

Twice as much? I can get a gallon of vinegar for like $2.49. Anyways, vinegar is an acid that eats the rust away. Sure you can toss a damn hammer in it and not worry, but what about something different? Chrome tools, or delicate items like rules?

These are the questions I ask myself. I'm a vinegar user myself. Ollie's ain't got no Evaporust around here.

You may have a valid point but I can't help but think that if an item is already rusted to the point of needing a chemical stripper, then the surface is already flawed and if the item was chromed, that means the chrome is already compromised. That being the case, its pretty doubtful that Vinegar would make it any worse.

 

[jakemac]

Tractor Supply Co. has it in the $22 range.

 

[zoomzoomjeff]

Filter it before you put it back in the bottle and it will last longer. The same works for Simple Green as well.

How do you filter it again? Pour it through a coffee filter or something?

 

[jakemac]

I use coffee filters that I buy in bulk, but that can take time and they clog quickly. You could also use layered cheese cloth, an old sock (no holes), etc. Anything that will allow liquid to pass, but will separate the solids.

Here's what I do -
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4376433#post4376433