Evapo rust? Who uses it?
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09/24/13 04:54 PM
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Seen different guys post saying they used it. What's everyone's views on it? Looking at seeing where I can get it to do things that I don't want to sandblast like head light buckets and small things. Where do you buy it at? Called my jobber but they don't carry it. How's it sold? Gallons? How far does it go if you are soaking items?
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Re: Evapo rust? Who uses it?
[Re: hotairballoonpilot]
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09/24/13 05:15 PM
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It works great for lighter rust, heavy scale will need to be wire wheeled first and soaked longer. i soaked my 8 3/4 third member and it looked like new when it was done. I can't help you with where to buy it, I get mine from a farm supply store.
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Re: Evapo rust? Who uses it?
[Re: RodStRace]
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09/24/13 09:59 PM
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I'd suggest cleaning any parts first, grease seems to make it less potent.
Correct, it won't work through dirt or grease, parts need to be cleaned and degreased first for the best results. This goes for both Evaporust and Safest Rust Remover.
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Re: Evapo rust? Who uses it?
[Re: JohnRR]
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09/26/13 11:58 PM
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The Evapo-Rust web site says it is "sewerable" but also says "only the chelated iron content of the solution will dictate disposal requirements". Maybe this means you should filter it before pouring the liquid in the sewer?
I suspect you can filter it by (1) fold a large paper towel twice (2)insert the paper in a funnel (3) pour (4) dispose of paper in trash. (This is also a good way to filter coolant that is to be re-used.)
Interesting that the web site never mentions not to use it on galvanized or zinc plated items. Their lame web site looks to have been written and designed by an ex-used car salesman, not someone knowledgeable about chemistry.
The cheapest price I have found is to order it on line from Northern Tool and pick it up from their store with $0 freight. But next time I'll be trying Safest Rust Remover.
But I will say that Evapo-Rust proved me to be a genius when I hesitated to invest in sandblasting equipment. Sure glad I dawdled.
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Re: Evapo rust? Who uses it?
[Re: kentj340]
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09/27/13 12:24 AM
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Correct on the galvanizing, it will remove the bond between the base metal and the coating.
FYI, so will Safest Rust Remover. Same chemistry is involved, just a different blend. I have not seen either product harm anything else.
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Whats the best way to dispose of old evaporust ?
Really, no harm in sending it down the drain as long as you don't mix it with grease, oil, etc. the dissolved rust in it won't harm anything and is non toxic. This is another good reason to clean your parts of grease and oil before derusting them.
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