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Rust Remover - kap - 08-22-2006
Does vinegar really work in removing rust? Found that solution from google. I need to remove rust from a iron steel wood burning stove and interior pans of a gas stove. I'd prefer not to use toxic chemicalx. Any suggestions? TiA
Re: Rust Remover - Donkey Hotay - 08-22-2006
Not vinegar (acetic acid solution), but phosphoric acid : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphoric_acid
Note especially the sections
"Rust Removal"
and
"Processed Food Use"
Acetic acid/vinegar/ethanoic acid is useful for descaling/deliming : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetic_acid
Formic acid/methanoic acid is also of interest; ants produce and use it as a defensive weapon : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formic_acid
Re: Rust Remover - rz - 08-22-2006
oxalic acid. easily found at any decent hardware store.
Re: Rust Remover - Donkey Hotay - 08-22-2006
Oxalic acid : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalic_acid
use with caution.
Re: Rust Remover - Paul F. - 08-22-2006
How about Electrolysis..
http://www.bhi.co.uk/hints/rust.htm
Has worked for me in the past on a small scale.
Read good things about guys using it on parts as big as machine tools.
Re: Rust Remover - spacescape - 08-22-2006
How about using a Can of Coke...
Re: Rust Remover - BigGuynRusty - 08-22-2006
[quote spacescape]How about using a Can of Coke...
That'll remove carbon from pistons.
BGnR
Re: Rust Remover - jdc - 08-22-2006
SOS pads also work well
Re: Rust Remover - blusubaru - 08-22-2006
[quote spacescape]How about using a Can of Coke...
Another vote for Coke.
Re: Rust Remover - cbelt3 - 08-22-2006
Naval Jelly.
Not to be confused with the poor hygenie equivalent Navel Cheese..