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| | ====DIY electrolytic rust removal for smaller parts==== | | ====DIY electrolytic rust removal for smaller parts==== |
| − | | + | See [[Rust#Electrolysis|Electrolytic rust removal]]. |
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| − | -1 plastic tub big enough to submerge your gpart. Rubbermaid comes to mind.
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| − | ...or at least big enough to submerge half of it, and you can flip it and do the other half later.
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| − | -1 box of WASHING soda (available at any big retail store near you.)
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| − | -1 strip of scrap steel (NOT stainless. under NO circumstances should you use stainless steel for this method. The electrolytic reaction between the chrome and stainless will create a VERY nasty compound.)
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| − | Rebar or a metal broom or mop handle would be good.
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| − | -12v battery charger capable of a constant 2-amp current. (Make sure the clips aren't stainless steel.)
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| − | -water
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| − | -steel wool pad
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| − | With the steel wool, gently remove any surface rust as well as you can without scuffing the metal.
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| − | In a WELL VENTILATED area....
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| − | Take the tub, mix one teaspoon of washing soda for each pint water.
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| − | Put your grill in the water/soda mix, and hook up the NEGATIVE clip to the grill.
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| − | The POSITIVE lead should be clipped to the steel rod and set in the water. Don't submerge it, but stand it up in the water against the side of the tub.
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| − | Set your battery charger to a constant 2 amps...and walk away.
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| − | You should start to see a fizz coming off your part. This is the electrolytic reaction that will remove the rust.
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| − | Leave it overnight. Check it the next day. If you're not satisfied, leave it submerged longer.
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| − | This will even remove hard to get pitted rust, and will not harm the metal underneath.
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| | ====Removal with heat==== | | ====Removal with heat==== |
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