Ever tried rust converter ?
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That is an interesting idea. I have used rust converters for work on automotive frames etc.. I guess it would work as long as you clean it up really good before doing the wax treatment. It also depends on what type of product you use.
Good luck
Good luck
007tallguy
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yep, i've used a brand called Evap-o-rust and it seems to work quite well. soak the item overnight and the rust will flake right off. and, you can also re-use the liquid several times. 
non toxic, washable with water, won't harm your skin, won't damage your pipes if you rinse things off in your sink.
non toxic, washable with water, won't harm your skin, won't damage your pipes if you rinse things off in your sink.
I used to use Skyco Ospho Surface Prep. It was originally made for marine applications. It does a good job converting the rust but if used make sure that a) you wear gloves and googles (it can burn skin or leave rashes, and it will burn the eyes, I had a drop or two hit my eyes from the mist and it burnt bad, took 20 minutes of flushing....) b) use in a well ventilated area and c) you rinse very well afterwards. It can be either sprayed on or brushed on. Price point was $30 + when I last bought it in 2015 (it was available at Home Depot, but ordered mine through Amazon for cheaper and free shipping. There are different variations of this, I used the green lettered one. I liked it for what I used to use it for and I have tried a lot of different products.
I use this for vehicle frames and various metal parts and after cleaning and paint it lasts for a very long time. It can be used on clean metal (which 90% of the frames are) as a metal prep/protect.
Draw backs: a) can be expensive depending upon where bought
b) fumes can be bad
c) length of time before done, takes at least 12 hours (that was
my average time) before drying I believe it calls for 12 to 24
d) exposure to skin/eyes etc.. can cause burning etc...
This is not a product advertisement or endorsement
just my experience. My wife uses Rustbuster and Evapo rust remover in her little projects and they do a good job too, plus less expensive and enviroment friendly.
Just wanted to throw my two cents in. I think the Skyco Ospho Surface Prep
would be good if you have large objects or a lot of them to do. The others I mentioned that my wife uses are good for smaller objects but if you need a lot they will cost more in the long run.
HH
I use this for vehicle frames and various metal parts and after cleaning and paint it lasts for a very long time. It can be used on clean metal (which 90% of the frames are) as a metal prep/protect.
Draw backs: a) can be expensive depending upon where bought
b) fumes can be bad
c) length of time before done, takes at least 12 hours (that was
my average time) before drying I believe it calls for 12 to 24
d) exposure to skin/eyes etc.. can cause burning etc...
This is not a product advertisement or endorsement
just my experience. My wife uses Rustbuster and Evapo rust remover in her little projects and they do a good job too, plus less expensive and enviroment friendly. Just wanted to throw my two cents in. I think the Skyco Ospho Surface Prep
would be good if you have large objects or a lot of them to do. The others I mentioned that my wife uses are good for smaller objects but if you need a lot they will cost more in the long run.
HH
