PSA: EvapoRust quarts at Walmart

[chrisexv6]

I know we all hate on WalMart but when your HF is farther away and closes 2 hours earlier, WalMart is probably the only convenient place to get EvapoRust from

The quarts are cheaper than HF even with the 20% coupon (7.94 at WalMart), located in the paint department.

I didnt see shelf tag or area for the gallons though.

 

[Hip2u77]

Check the clearance section also, a local store was getting rid of the WD40 Rust Remover Soak. A couple local stores have a big clearance section and also a separate area in automotive for ice melt, windshield deicer, etc., and it was sitting there, along with some small $1.00 packs of the Grim Boss wipes.

Off-topic: They also had SiriusXM SXV200V1 add-on kits for $13.

 

[Loudpipes66]

The WD40 rust remover is no where near as good as evaporust. I tried it first then tried evaporust and could not believe the difference.

 

[Davefr]

You all should try the Molasses method. 3 gallons of feed grade Molasses costs around $15 and at 10:1 will make 30 gallons of rust remover.

It's a chelating style rust remover so it won't harm the base metal. However it takes much longer to work so not a great choice if you're in a hurry.

I've pretty much given up on EvapoRust due to cost.

 

[chrisexv6]

You all should try the Molasses method. 3 gallons of feed grade Molasses costs around $15 and at 10:1 will make 30 gallons of rust remover.

It's a chelating style rust remover so it won't harm the base metal. However it takes much longer to work so not a great choice if you're in a hurry.

I've pretty much given up on EvapoRust due to cost.

Ive never used any rust dissolver before. But I only needed to do some nuts and bolts so I figured an 8.00 quart of EvapoRust is the quickest and easiest way.

It worked pretty well. I imagine some more time or another round in the liquid would help them even more.

Molasses idea is good but its.....wait for it....as slow as molasses

 

[GasEngineer]

I have been using this for a few years. You can get it from Dollar Tree for a $1.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RISZ1U/?tag=atomicindus08-20

It removes rust and leaves a black oxide "like" layer behind on bare metal that helps prevent future rust. The black residue left behind may not be favorable for some applications, but is great for a rusted set of pliers.

 

[Ron Swanson]

PH down powder from the pool store works great on rusty metal. Add one cup to 5 gallons of water. Its caustic so wear gloves.

 

[mikegt4]

For those in the midwest Rural King sells Evaporust everyday for $16/gal. Been buying it there for years.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I spent an hour 20 on the phone with about 8 WalMart clowns at 3 stores trying to find one that carries evaporust. Seriously?
Gave up and hit TSC by my house, they had a gallon for $22.99

Here's where i got with 24 hours in vinegar, and a little bit of wire brushing, from;

to

Damn, autoflip got me.

 

[keith026]

Amazon has it for 17.99 /gallon it has been lower. Think I paid 15.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M...ll&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evaprorust

 

[EOC_Jason]

I find that it's easier just to use the walmart website (App is even better) to see if a product is in stock locally. Once you search just choose your store in the "Store Availability" drop down, and it will either stay in the search results or disappear.

 

[firworks]

Do you guys really see good results with Evaporust? I got two gallons of it from HD on clearance and... It didn't really seem to do a whole lot. I've got bins of rusty old tools from auctions to clean up.

 

[y4m4]

Do you guys really see good results with Evaporust? I got two gallons of it from HD on clearance and... It didn't really seem to do a whole lot. I've got bins of rusty old tools from auctions to clean up.

I love the stuff. I recently did a comparison against vinegar and the Evaporust is faster and more gentle on the tools. I also get a lot of use out of a gallon, I just keep reusing it. Evaporust has a weird smell, but it won't fill your garage like an open tub of vinegar will.

Be careful, both will kill black oxide coatings (kinda obvious when you think about it).

For large tools vinegar or electrolysis are much more economical.

It find it important to wash anything your put in either. I soak in purple power and then rinse off.

 

[rsanter]

Evaporust is great but it can get pricy if you need to use a bunch of it.

More recently I have been using oxocolic acid. I got it in powder form from Amazon and mixed just a little up with a gallon of water. It has been working great.

Bob

 

[ssffnomad]

Did you mean "Oxalid" ?

 

[extropic]

Amazon has it for 17.99 /gallon it has been lower. Think I paid 15.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M...ll&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evaprorust

I ordered 2 gallons from AMAZON on Nov. 4. About SIX weeks later I received 2 gallons of Rust-Block (not EvapoRust). AMAZON will send the correct product by Jan 2, according to their latest update.

PS: AMAZON said "no need to return" the Rust-Block. Fair enough.

 

[TigerDude]

Why do we hate walmart? Walmart is great.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

Amazon has it for 17.99 /gallon it has been lower. Think I paid 15.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00M...ll&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=evaprorust

Wallyworld too, same price, $17.99 gal.

 

[keith026]

Do you guys really see good results with Evaporust? I got two gallons of it from HD on clearance and... It didn't really seem to do a whole lot. I've got bins of rusty old tools from auctions to clean up.

It works great for me. I put it in an ultrasonic cleaner mainly to heat the Evaprorust. It works amazing when heated. I'm blown away each time I pull out a once rusty part.

When I do use the ultrasonic action I notice the parts have less residual Evaprorust on them.

I completely agree for larger parts electrolysis is the answer.

 

[Munchies]

Buy the evaporust concentrate powder. Comes in a bag in a 5 gallon bucket. Then you add water. Works just as good. Way cheaper. The 5 gal lasts forever.

 

[Mr.N]

Do you guys really see good results with Evaporust? I got two gallons of it from HD on clearance and... It didn't really seem to do a whole lot. I've got bins of rusty old tools from auctions to clean up.

Nope, I was very disappointed by EvapoRust.

Electrolysis works better and faster in my book.
- plus easier for larger parts

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[macgee]

Do you guys really see good results with Evaporust? I got two gallons of it from HD on clearance and... It didn't really seem to do a whole lot. I've got bins of rusty old tools from auctions to clean up.

I get excellent results with Evaporust but you really need to know how to use it, soaking time and knowing what it cleans well and what it doesn't.

As mentioned earlier, it's critical to degrease the items before, Evaporust is not a degreaser and the grease will only prevent Evaporust getting to the rust & metal. Quickly degrease the items, let it dry as degreaser can neutralize the evaporust, when dry then soak in Evaporust, you will then get much better results.

I found 8-12 hrs to be the magic length of soaking time. You can get away with 16 hours but If you forget about it you could be in trouble. After 30 hrs in hot dry weather I had a tray full of black goop and tools sticking to the tray, it was a total mess.

It's best to cover the tray while soaking as it will quickly evaporate.

Evaporust works best with chrome plated items like sockets, the results can be astonishingly good. Non-plated steel items with iron can become dark grey but that will clean off with light wire brushing, Brasso or polishing. If the item is heavily rusted then there will most likely be pitting and there's nothing that can be done about that, Evaporust or anything else on this planet can not fill in the pits and make it shiny without wire brushing or polishing down smooth.

What's great about Evaporust is that it can go into spots that is not normally reachable and kill the rust in there. You don't have to use water to rinse the evaporust off, if you do it can sometimes give you flash rust.

A gallon actually goes a long way if you recycle it. I use a funnel with two coffee filters in it with great results to refill what I have left back into the Evaporust container.

Walmart has free shipping to your nearest store and currently its $17/gallon.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Evapo-Rust-Super-Safe-Rust-Remover-Gallon/48810395

Electrolysis is great and I agree it's easier for larger parts like a big vise but it will not give you the same shiny clean results as I can get with Evaporust cleaning hand tools.

I hope this helps