Chemical Rust Dip

border · Apr 19, 2018

Just been reading up on some people that Dip axles and other rusty parts in a Molasses dip, parts come up nice and clean,
Anyone tried this ? or any other kind of chemical dip ? got an old cast iron bath up my shed so might fill it up with something and chuck a load of parts in for a few weeks. Got to be worth a try with the right stuff, save on wire brushing ect.

julianf · Apr 19, 2018

I use electrolysis, as it stops when its done. I assume molasses is slightly acidic, so, basically, an acid dip?

flat · Apr 20, 2018

Electrolysis works quite well, I have done a bit of metal detecting in my time and have cleaned up a few bits of metal quite nicely.

flat · Apr 20, 2018

Otherwise phosphoric acid is quite good

Henry_b · Apr 20, 2018

Bilt Hamber Deox C is brilliant at removing rust...

v8landyman · Apr 20, 2018

Molasses sounds like a stupid idea, what a mess that would create. I second phosphoric acid (use about 25% of pure) and add some wetting agent. IMO it is still the best rust dissolver and steel passivator available. After rinsing off you can paint the surface with no further treatment.

boguing · Apr 22, 2018

Yes. I've tried most of them. They sort of work. A bit.

Blasting works properly.

dstainton · Jun 5, 2018

Gave my nephew an old rusty axe. He sent this back. He used vinegar to clean it.[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

boguing · Jun 5, 2018

dstainton said:
Gave my nephew an old rusty axe. He sent this back. He used vinegar to clean it.[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

I think he overdid it.

dstainton · Jun 5, 2018

Is that because you cant see it? signed too dumb.

boguing · Jun 5, 2018

dstainton said:
Is that because you cant see it? signed too dumb.

'Fraid so!

You pressed the wrong button I think - you want the one seven from the left (little sun and mountain) then paste the link to where your picture is on the web into the box that appeared.

dstainton · Jun 5, 2018

dstainton · Jun 5, 2018

Will try later.

boguing · Jun 5, 2018

Nearly, but there's something wrong with the link. Paste it here so that we can see what might be wrong.

dstainton · Jun 6, 2018

GALLERY=][/GALLERY]http://s61.photobucket.com/user/Low...rs[recent]=1&filters[publicOnly]=1&sort=1&o=0

Finally... used photobucket.

dstainton · Jun 6, 2018

dstainton · Jun 6, 2018

Still no go.

dstainton · Jun 6, 2018

The Mad Hat Man · Jun 6, 2018

this one?

dstainton · Jun 6, 2018

Thank God it finally worked. Not only did he clean it with vinegar he polished it, sharpened it, and replaced the handle and bought a proper sheath....

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