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  1. 10-03-2012, 02:09 AM #1
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    Default Rust removal

    Thanx to JimmyHAD's post in the Downunder forum:
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/down-...-book-aus.html

    One of the links I followed came up with an interesting method of rust removal.
    Haven't tried it myself yet but putting it here for the experimentally minded:

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    It sounds like a great method for those that love their patina!
    "Citric Acid not only removes rust, but (like all acids) etches iron and steel"
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    Yeah, I've used oxalic in the past for "blueing" tangs but at least citric won't kill you as easily.
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    Common white vinegar will dissolve rust as well, just keep an eye on it while it does, and don't leave it in more than 30 minutes at at time.
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    Hey There

    So I was wondering if anybody had used EDTA to dissolve rust? I know citric acid works by the process of chelation, EDTA is super powerful at this. After reading this post I immediately went to eBay and bought some EDTA lol.

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    Default Re: Rust removal

    I've taken them to my work and used the sand blaster at about 60 psi, using .50 micron aluminum oxide. It's taken every bit of rust off, red or black, down into pits and all. Never harmed the metal even a bit.
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    Anyone used evapo-rust? I picked up some today from O'reily's, it's supposed to be no fumes, non-toxic, biodergradeable, and is only supposed to chelate rust, and not harm good steel. Opinions, advice, and general comments always welcome.
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    Does it do the dishes too?

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    Anyone used evapo-rust? I picked up some today from O'reily's, it's supposed to be no fumes, non-toxic, biodergradeable, and is only supposed to chelate rust, and not harm good steel. Opinions, advice, and general comments always welcome.
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    Lol! Aaaaaactually, on the back it says it will take rust stains out of carpet, porcelin, concrete, plastic, and non ferrous, ferrous metals. Go figure.
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    I think I married too soon!!

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    Lol! Aaaaaactually, on the back it says it will take rust stains out of carpet, porcelin, concrete, plastic, and non ferrous, ferrous metals. Go figure.
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