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Author:  supaninja [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:34 pm ]
Post subject:  So you want to remove some rust
So I messing with my parts notch, and decided to take the heater boxes off of it. I thought to myself, "I bet I can clean this rusty ish up."

before-
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after about an hour of soaking, notice the nice layer of surface rust. I does that instanly after rinsing the parts off. A layer of surface rust is ideal for a lil rust converter.

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and after the rust converter-
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and I don't want to toot my own horn but Meep Meep!
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I started with some heavily rusted OG hard to find parts, spent about an hour and half and now I have some beautiful new looking parts...yay me!

Here is what I used:
3 gallons of muriatic acid (31.3% hydrochloric acid)
cheap plastic tub from wally world
chemical gloves
chemical googles
some cheap rust converter (phosphiric acid)

you'll be messing with some nasty stuff, take all applicable safety considerations.

WARNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HCl reacts intensely with aluminum, zink, and magnesium. whatever you put in the acid tank better not having any of those metals on it or they will be gone in seconds. also the muriatic acid emits hydrogen gas which is very unhealthy to breathe. do this outside.

Disclaimer- Myself or the parties affiliated with me are not liable for any personal injury, death, property damage, or enviromental damage while attempting anything even related to this thread or that may result from the intellicutal knowledge contained in this thread. Follow all safety procedures when working acid and do at your own risk!
Author:  Dlicious [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So you want to remove some rust
I would like to add:

Have another bucket of water with LOTS & I mean Pounds of baking soda dissolved in it.....

I used this method for cleaning my gas tank..... I didn't seal it after either. Never had a clogged fuel filter.....
Author:  supaninja [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 4:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So you want to remove some rust
Thats a damn good good point, baking soda to neutralize the acid. I have never done it that way, just rinse the parts off real good like.
Author:  notchback65 [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So you want to remove some rust
Looks Good!
Author:  60Mike [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 12:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So you want to remove some rust
Nick


Two quick questions. Do you really need 3 gallons or just enough to completely submerge the part? How did you dispose of the used up acid?
Author:  Boom [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So you want to remove some rust
60Mike wrote:
Nick


Two quick questions. Do you really need 3 gallons or just enough to completely submerge the part? How did you dispose of the used up acid?



I bet he found a huge ant hill and killed them bastards.... :beer:
Author:  60Mike [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 4:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So you want to remove some rust
LOL thats a good idea! :beer:
Author:  supaninja [ Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So you want to remove some rust
death by acid, fuck ya!
Author:  Claymore [ Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So you want to remove some rust
Would this be safe to do with rusty looking bolts as well?
Author:  oval1 [ Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: So you want to remove some rust
I would think that would be fine :thumbs:
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