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johnny miller
New member
Username: tugboatjohn
Post Number: 2
Registered: 01-2007
| | Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 02:17 pm: | 
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For all of you out there with boats, you know how detrimental rust can be. I represent Jig-a-loo and it works wonders to keep your boat's engine parts and anchor chain rust-free (it removes oxidation too!). Check out jigaloo.com for more info and read how others are using it.
- Ross, http://www.jigaloo.com |
Wayne De Jager
New member
Username: waynedj
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 06:57 pm: |
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Can anybody suggest a heavy duty rust removal product that really works?
I went to the URL above and they offer no rust control/removal products. |
gl115
Member
Username: gl115
Post Number: 20
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Friday, May 22, 2009 - 07:07 am: |
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what are you trying to remove rust from?
most of the time I use a wire brush or sandblaster. |
Robert E. Hunter
Member
Username: shamrock20
Post Number: 72
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Friday, May 22, 2009 - 07:45 am: |
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Phosphoric acid works good on steel (iron) parts to retard rust formation. It creates a phosphoric oxide coat on the metal. It is the same process that Parkerized finish uses on gun barrels.
I used it on a compression post on a 36'Hunter sailboat that was in the bilge and made of steel (a poor design) The treatment plus Rustolem worked for the remaining six years I owned the boat. |
gl115
Member
Username: gl115
Post Number: 25
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 25, 2009 - 08:41 pm: |
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I was at pep boys auto parts today, in the paint section permatex made a rust remover,
http://the-auto-alley.amazonwebstore.com/RUST-DESOLVER-GEL12-OZ.-TRIGGER/M/B000G KW2Q4.htm
don't know how it works, say it and thoght of this thread. |
Robert E. Hunter
Member
Username: shamrock20
Post Number: 74
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Monday, May 25, 2009 - 10:36 pm: |
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The content of Permatex Rust remover according to the MSDS is:
phosphoric acid #7664-38-2 20-30%
isopropanol #67-63-0 1-10%
silica amorphous #7631-86-9 0.1-1.0%
water #7732-18-5 60-70%
So basically it is using Phosphoric acid to remove the rust the same as I recommended above. |
gl115
Member
Username: gl115
Post Number: 28
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 05:48 am: |
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Robert E. Hunter:
That is great, we not only know now thanks to you whats in it, but it will work. |
Benjamin Jones
Advanced Member
Username: benjamin_jones
Post Number: 232
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 04:17 am: |
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Hydrochloric [pool] acid works wonders to remove rust, can be diluted depending on the application and surroundings.
***JUST AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH ALUMINIUM***
It's a good idea to do a small spot check first before diving right in.
O ja, don't forget gloves and eye protection, well ventilated area is essential.} |
Bob Griest
Member
Username: hippie
Post Number: 8
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2009 - 05:08 pm: |
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How do these acids effect the gaskets they come into contact with? (thermostat housing gaskets, water pump gaskets and head gaskets. Thanx, Bob |
Benjamin Jones
Advanced Member
Username: benjamin_jones
Post Number: 296
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 05:49 am: |
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Hi Bob,
My guess would be that most gaskets would resist the onslaught of acid / alkali's. Assuming you're talking of rubber types. Paper or brush-on types could be a different matter altogether...
I'd suggest to avoid these areas with most / strong acid / alkaline solutions. More so if undiluted. If it does come into contact with unwanted areas, rinse immediately. Good to have a garden hose at hand and people away from close proximity if solutions are strong.
Also keep in mind that many off-the-shelf cleaners are caustic-based and contain a degree of these products for efficacy.
Keep the wife, good friend or witness nearby to call EMS or bring brandy when job is done! |
Wayne De Jager
Member
Username: waynedj
Post Number: 7
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 09:21 am: |
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OK. So since I made the original post, I've tried 3 products, and the winner is....Rust-B-Gone!! Non- toxic, non-acidic, non-alkaline, non-hazardous.
Organic, and drain safe, and it works really well.
Thanks for the input, guys. |
