"REMOVE RUST With Muriatic Acid - EXTREME GAIN!

[@aNuthaRedneck]

Pete... buddy. You did a good job stripping the car parts and getting ready for painting. I notice that someone has beat me to it telling you that your technically wrong about the chemicals. Muriatic acid is a very strong organic acid. That yellow film left after vinegar (acetic acid) is RUST that is initiated by those acids you are using. The acids eat into the metal because they combine with iron causing oxidation. Adding water when rinsing will also cause rust by introducing oxygen to the iron in the bare metal. To stop or slow down the oxidation (rusting) you should use a baking soda and water solution. If you want to leave it exposed over night or for longer you can keep oxygen away from the metal to prevent or at least slow down the rusting by coating with PAINT (primer) of some kind or oil as soon as possible. Once you do that then you don't have to be a a super rush or hurry to get the rest of the job done. ALSO, any vinegar or muriatic acid left inside that door is going to cause accelerated rusting so it is very important to properly neutralize the rusting chemical reactions using a buffer or alkaline solution such as baking soda or an oil to block the oxygen getting to the exposed metal. Old school is great but a little technology can preserve those parts for many years to come... a lot longer than just out the door with a nice paint job.

[@heavymechanic2]

I saw on another video the average view time in only 2 min and everyone wants to see three days work in one minute (LOL). That silver paint looks dope and flawless! Today, nobody puts any pride into their work, its all about making a fast buck with no effort. Great Job Pete!

[@richarddrake4278]

Ya gotta LOVE DIY PETE! Very knowledgable and quite generous to give his time and his trade secrets free on KZbin. Pete is frankly honest so very reliable in my opinion. Thanks Pete, watching, listening and learning!

[@jeandebeer5470]

Hallo Pete im Jean from South Africa. I have a few rusted fuel tanks here with me. This is basically how i got to your video. I love how nice you explain everything. Im no pro so every bit of advice from you helps me. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

[@rayeplin9513]

Take as much time as you want pete . Keep them vidos comming.

[@mkfourgli1]

It's COMING

[@peterbosch8112]

It's nice to see someone that is no BS and explains it thoroughly. Thanks Pete!

[@leslie-tolman]

I LOVE that your videos are "long and drawn out" and I love your attitude about it. You don't owe any of us a damn thing and you're not required to teach us shit. Thank you for your time. I'm learning more from you than any other channel so yeah, thank you!!

[@772777777777777]

Ive beening using muratic acid for many many years works great....and neutralizing with vinegar, i would highly recommend one addition tip afterthe vinegar step... was with water and phosphoric acid the panel will not flash rust with orange flash rust... or just brush on phosphoric pure... last months with no rust..

[@goldie_box]

Forget how long the video, keep giving these great tips! This is a process that can't be rushed if you won't perfection. I'm thinking of taking on the task of doing the bodywork on my car (don't own a shop)....

[@randyrowe3097]

If they don't want to watch 30 min. They don't want to learn. I appreciate the knowledge Pete.

[@kitjasabsgabs1830]

Shit ppl can't do 5 min now days. Idk wtf happened but we going so far backwards. All this tech we should be way smarter and intelligent. Nope. Ppl get ran over for staring down at screen and ear buds, ppl killed over a text, running off road staring down. A fucking alien space ship could land and get out and dance for a min and get in and nobody would see them unless they're 40 or over. I see families out to eat and all have a screen. No Hows it going, what's up? Nope all quiet, stare, finger fone, eat, finger fone, leave and not say 1 sentence to nobody. Sad.

[@kobra_style]

Ignore the people saying your videos are too long. This is great content.

[@davem3945]

Dude, you can't neutralize one Acid with another Acid. Both "Hydrochloric Acid" and Viniger " Acetic Acid" have to be neutralized with a "Base" Baking Soda is a base. if you don't the acids that are sitting in the little places you didn't get thoroughly rinsed out will slowly continue to eat the metal under your paint. You can put the baking soda on directly or mix 1/4 to a 1/2 cup or more per gallon of water and spray it on the parts then rinse that off thoroughly once the bubbling has stopped. then coat the metal so it doesn't flash rust.

[@taylorstanden]

davem3945 I am EXTREMELY glad you pointed this out. Vinegar will NOT neutralize muriatic (or any other) acid. Baking soda (or another extremely basic compound) is the only thing that will neutralize an acidic substance. Thanks for your chemically related input! :)

[@jumpinwired1]

@@TheMudiver using enough water will eventually nutralize the acid. I would use pH test strips to confirm in all the right areas before moving on.

[@OldSkoolF]

@@TheMudiver Nope... The surface layer of steel has as positive charge if not neutralized properly... That is what causes flash rust.... The steel seeking to gain negative ions, oxidizes in the process. A better choice is Phosphoric acid. It changes rust to ferric phosphate and Iron III Oxide. Both of which are stable and resist formation of more rust. But it still needs to be neutralized with baking soda in distilled water or ammonia in a sprayer. To really fight flash rust, rinse with distilled water.. Chlorinated water is acidic.

[@clutchcrusade]

I put a gallon of muriatic acid in my gas tank full of water so wondering what do I do in the morning when I dump it? I bought liquid seal and I was just going to put the gas tank in, seal it, fill it with gas as fast as possible

[@Imwright720]

You don’t want to neutralize with baking soda it will leave a residue. Best way is ammonia because it completely evaporates and leaves at neutral.

[@lancewatt8514]

I love watching this dude. Been doing it on and off for years. He has a personality that’s strong enough to be on television. He’s knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. Right here from Big D, baby! We got some badass car guys in this city.

[@branden7384]

Thank you pete. I'm 25 years old and taking on a 50 year old project. It's nice to see the older fellas taking the time and teach the new generation the right and patient way. There's a thousand shortcuts out there these days and you're one of the few honest ones doing it right.

[@fettman53]

This ain't one of those cutesy little KZbin channels with the bite-sized clips meant for entertainment! If you come here and watch Pete's videos, you gotta treat it like going to a class! If you wanna learn properly, you gotta take the time TO learn, and learn how to do it right! So when Pete uploads a video, you WILL have to take time out to sit down and watch. Sometimes I gotta save the video for later when I have time to watch it, but I never regret when I finally do. Always a learning experience. The results really speak for themselves. They're right there, plain as day for you to see. That finished product is absolutely gorgeous. You can't argue with the results! Great job! Excellent job! Thanks for another fine video, AND another beautiful, restored car put out into this world!

[@deankay4434]

I swear, I could watch this video a hundred times and never tire of the information, action and see the mostly finished vehicle, all in one viewing! DK, Omaha.

[@petersims7996]

Used this acid in concrete work for cleaning trowels and tools. Left a trowel overnight in the acid and the following day I noticed a discoloration line where the trowel corner had been submerged overnight. Thought nothing of it and went to the job site. When it came time for me to begin flat troweling the cement slab, I took one swipe with the trowel and when I put pressure on that corner it snapped right along the discolored line. Those trowels are hardened spring steel and that acid turned the metal to a brittle potato chip. Like Pete said, bad stuff if used improperly. Thanks for the vid, good info.

[@richcosta1163]

I have been doing something similar to Pete for two years now on my restoration and his advise is right on. Right down to the wire brush between acid coats. I use acid called Metal Prep from HD which does the same thing. Results are amazing. Multiple applications is the ticket too.

[@chevvyloverr]

My friend PETE, you are the man. I like how you cut that old cadillac in your front yard of the shop. You have taught me a lot through the years........I thank You.

[@kevinatspeed]

Product you bought is 20% concentration. Stop going to Walmart. Lowes has the 30% concentration and you get TWO gallons for $10.

[@kensendelofski3761]

I'm not going to learn everything in a day , watching one or two videos. Forget about people complaining, it takes a life time to be the best. Thanks for the video enjoyed it.

[@tommywoodworth3416]

Hey Pete, my name is Tommy. I am currently tearing apart my 77 gmc and then ik gonna rebuild it completely custom and I'm aiming for the Ridler Award... while I was yanking out my carpet in the cab I came across some surface rust on both sides and wasn't really sure if I should replace the floor pans or if there was something else I could do to fix the rust and then I came across your video and i even had muriatic acid in my garage... i really enjoyed your video and thought it was very informative and i thank you for that... as far as people telling you your videos are too long then i say scree them cuz in your videos you are very detailed about your instructions on what your doing and I myself would rather the video be 8 hours and very detailed over a short video and not very specific on the instructions... I hate it when your trying to follow along with someone on their video and they skip over a lot or take parts of the video out to make it shorter and then you have to guess what they did and then possibly really mess your project up, so again dont kiten to them man. I really appreciate your videos and the way you show us how to do certain things and how to do it correctly... keep up the videos Pete...

[@jeffmonroe9766]

Well Pete here's the deal every class I ever took was least an hour long or longer . I've learned more from watching your videos so you take as long as you need to explain all the procedures in plain English. Doesn't get any better than that!!!

[@williamweesner1191]

Yeah, I’ve stripped em and let sit for month after a wipe down with phosphoric acid. Metal prep 69. Love the no frill approach

[@05glisedan]

Thanks for the tip. We have 99 Jeep XJ. For surface rust developing on the roof and hood. Also got rust the doors around the windows. Thanks for sharing.

[@brianpooley6635]

only took a day to do all this work and it's done right. What more could one ask for. Love to see a true craftsman with pride at work. nice job keep it up

[@jeremyrawls5896]

Perfect Pete. Got a 1972 Plymouth Satellite lotta surface rust. Thanks for this . I sincerely appreciate the knowledge

[@lawrencebaker2797]

What a fantastic job you have done on the car. I don't care how long the videos are Pete I am learning so much. Thank you for that Pete. Lawrence from the United Kingdom.

[@MyPnwlifestyle]

Metalworks in Eugene OR dipped my CJ5 jeep project in a tank, the parts came back clean,free of rust and coated with rust inhibitor,it saved me so much time!!

[@sampson7941]

I trust what you say and know you've been doing this forever but still have a hard time getting my mind around rinsing bare metal with water. Great video

[@amandamount1259]

Love the videos Pete. Keep up the details and talk as long as needed. A newbie like myself needs to hear it all! My husband and I are restoring a 1926 Nash light six and the poor thing is pretty damn rusty.

[@gadhbsfthcduh7275]

I feel like you gave us lessons from your heart.

[@willhall7777]

dont worry about how long your videos are.....if they dont know how to fast forward then theyve got bigger problems than removing rust. great video.

[@sheenavaughan2717]

Keep the vids as long as you want to get the info explained properly Pete. Anyone who complains can bog off to somewhere else and annoy them lol. I’m a single female of a certain age who is chuffed to have made a new driveway at the side of my house in order to start the restoration of my Ford mk2 Transit 1983 ex ambulance. I’m learning sooo much from you and want to do it stage by stage and do it right because il be putting on many decals once the paint job is completely finished. Then the campervan conversion will begin. I’m totally obsessed with rust prevention as I live literally 50 yards from the sea, salted roads and it rains here in Northern Ireland probably 350 days a year! The last thing I’m going to do is general prime and paint the way I’ve seen other van lifers do as in 2 yrs I’d have to be starting from scratch again. Thank goodness you are prepared to take the time to help as without you imparting your knowledge, I realise I would have ended up with the wrong products which wouldn’t have done the job. Thanks Pete and camera lady xx

[@mikejenks7975]

Another great show brother . you give more information to your listeners than a school does.thank you for your hard work and time.

[@ryanmacewen511]

Hey Pete, Your left over soda residue (baking soda) is very basic, which will neutralize a portion of your acid. Might be why it seems to be less powerful. Just a heads up. Thank you for the videos!

[@martinradtke5181]

Thanks Pete! I'm restoring (?) a old garden tractor cart. You're right about chemicals being weaker nowadays. All because of EPA and our Nanny State. I've used HCL to do many jobs.👍

[@camaro69ss350]

I don't think your videos are too long. At least you go into detail explaining things

[@vincentriggio9857]

Great video Pete! I appreciate you taking your time to teach us how to do these jobs. I like the way you keep all the BS out of it and show us how to get the results. That GTO is going to be a great present. It looks great! Thank to both of you for doing these videos.

[@noonespecific9463]

Nice, I bought muratic acid actually by mistake, but now I need to remove rust from a 93 f 150 frame. I’ve used muratic to clean block and brick many times, never thought about it for rust though. Great video , love how there’s no annoying background music keeping me from hearing your words, description is as important as the visuals in my opinion. I will sub your channel as well!

[@torchandhammer]

Muriatic = hydrochloric acid, vinegar = acetic acid.

[@johnaguillard1]

THANKS PETE This information is GOLD! I have been in the car business over 30 years and im still learning things. Great Video.

[@tunichtgut5285]

If you do it inside the fumes will corrode everything out of steel in your workshop - even your tools. One more reason to follow Pete's advice.

[@cpkunlimited8558]

No one is allowed to place doors on stands line that n my shop. To risky to damage the body. I like to cup the door on the stands. . Good work Pete keep kicking ass!!!

[@jperry1444]

Thanks Pete! Never used muratic acid before. Definitely gonna try it on my project. In Indiana, rust is our state flower. I'd love to see a video of what you do when the sound deadener comes off the inside of the door and that metal rusts.

[@snoopy5736]

My ford van is starting to rust thanks to all the salt this year

[@lt.frankdrebin3317]

Muriatic acid is also awesome in removing toilet bowl stains and build-up. I empty the bowl as much as I can and then pour in some acid. Put on the vent fan and close the door and let the acid work.

[@diogeneslamp8241]

You are a righteous Harley Dude who teaches me like the older brother I don’t have. Thanks for showing me the right way to solve my automotive rust issues! I had good luck with your advice on the spray rust killer from perma-tex that napa sells.When buying more spray I told the dude about you at Napa and he gave me a free Napa baseball cap! Thanks My Cousin Pete!

[@4u2242]

Pete, you do really nice work I always watch your videos while I'm restoring my Chevelle and Camaro's

[@robertbisson9161]

Keep it up Pete, you did not swear or got mad, good video and your blood pressure must .be down to a normal level.

[@78fenderPbass]

You do a great job! I love your no BS approach. You've been doing this for a living a long time and people need to realize that these methods are tried and true over a long and successful career in the industry. I'm in the middle of restoring an old bread truck and even though it's only 14' long, that's a lot of area to prep.

[@sgerepairs5978]

If you’re teaching ( which you are) I don’t mind long videos. However if they go on and on with just plain bullshit I turn it off after a couple of minutes. Thanks for the lesson Pete! I work on vintage garden tractors and taking rust off and preserving the original paint is often preferred. Good work !

[@tezzrterry7485]

Just a tip, after soda blasting a car, wash down with a diluted acid mix, to make the metal acidic. Soda leaves an alkaline pH, paint will only stick to an acid surface.

[@markeholbrook]

I always heard it's best to use phosphoric acid on cars because it leaves a phosphate coating which retards further rusting. It's what is in metal prep. I have bought it at the big orange box, but haven't seen it lately. Maybe the greenies think its bad for the environment or something.

[@grantp4022]

Very good and thorough video -- looks like Muriatic Acid does the trick, but gotta keep it off your skin, and especially your eyes. I'd wear coveralls myself, as I've done this kind of stuff, and it always sprinkles on your skin, and it burns like hell. I'm sure the car your restoring will turn out great. Enjoyed the Video.

[@phantomnus]

I appreciate you taking your time and teaching the right way to do things

[@taylorstanden]

Hey, Pete! I love your videos and this one is especially great. I’ve been using muriatic acid for awhile now to strip parts, and the only piece of advice I can give you (for everyone’s safety) is to ALWAYS (outside or inside) wear a respirator. I understand that for the purpose of this video you needed to have your mask off for clear audio, but it’s always better to error on the side of caution when working with acids like this one. (It’ll f**k your lungs up). Thanks for the great content and never stop creating!!

[@janececelia7448]

Hey, man I use white vinegar and it works like magic. It's also safe, not toxic and better for the environment.

[@davidboston4574]

Another tip if you get to much on concrete naturalize it with baking soda first! It will bubble up and then just wash away! Works quickly..

[@LujinCustom]

Interesting video. Muriatic acid will clean concrete and is even a phenomenal to clean out your engine block for a rebuild. Not to mention that it will dissolve the galvanized coating on steel. However, addressing an acidic condition by introducing more acid doesn’t make any sense. The easier and cheaper solution is to saturate the item in baking soda dissolved in water. This will neutralize the muriatic acid

[@robertpanetta7912]

Pete your hard work is paying off . So far so good with the restoration so far

[@angeloc700]

Holy moly, you may be a little cranky at times, but you do incredible work. That GTO is beautiful.

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

Great stuff Pete. The beauty of the web is if they don't like it, they can make a choice and not watch. I'm about to go the epoxy primer route on my wagoneer project. I've considered the acid, but I'm afraid I wont get it all off before the epoxy.

[@kitjasabsgabs1830]

Rewet with acid, let sit wash with water baking soda. It will stop acid reaction. Acid is diluted by what? Water. So mix enough water with it and it's just water after so much. Add baking soda and it's a done deal. Try on scrap and see. Used for decades. No issues if done right.

[@landlobster6871]

Thanks Pete, another old rodder here. Never used muratic acid, I may give it a try. Ospho man here but I know how much work it all is.

[@JSWMobileMedia]

Your videos show what it really takes to do this kind of work correctly so it looks great and lasts. Like you always say, prep work is what makes a great paint job. Your long videos are appreciated - and the car looks fantastic! Thanks my friend Pete!

[@josephbeltramini5442]

I’ve learned a lot from Pete. And he is a brother of the sea.

[@jaythardin]

Video not too long. Keep doing what your doing. VERY THOROUGH AND INFORMATIVE THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO!!!!

[@markpatterson7070]

It's like a big tree it takes a long time to grow. Great job and well worth the time to watch until the end. Thank you!!!!

[@davidfidale5893]

Thanx Fer taken pride in rust removal pete, and making sher yer point on every step of the process. Much learned

[@Dixler683]

Nope, the videos are not too long. Finished product looks good. Nice color.

[@ChuckisOutside]

I used some today but applied with a hand pump spray bottle. Works great.

[@tonysanchez4652]

Your videos are great man so much great content and informative you really helping me. I’m about to start on my 63 bud and has surface rust all over thank you Tony

[@citizenlyfeva]

If you use this process. buy a few boxes of baking soda and keep it next to you. you can neutralize the acid with bakingsoda. if you get the acid on your skin. quickly rub the baking soda on your hands before washing them. also use goggles with side shields. this is the best way to get rid of rust from steel. it will eat rubber and aluminum also..

[@diycarhome9151]

Yeah I like to get all my paint off my metal item. Do the Muractic Acid thing with paint brush, keep chipping, scraping and wire brushing it till it's off. Then rinse job with water and the apply till the surface is totally clean of rust in the pits. Then rinse with water. Then apply B&G rust remover (it's a liquid remover that leaves a coat to prevent flash rust after flushing with water. Once the metal is dry. If you live in a warm hot climate leave it in the sun or colder climate use a propane torch to dry the metal out. At this point u can prime it or lightly sand blast if you want the nice satin finish of sand blasting. Blow it off with compressed air degrease if you touched it with oil or bare hands. Then body work the panel or prime it. Acid has the ability to get into the pits which sand blasting can not do. Just want to add to above. Another way of Derusting if you have not seen on You Tube is Electrolysis. Where you use a 10 amp 12 volt battery charger. U have a large pail of water, a wooden stick across the pail. You hang your rusty metal item on a S hook off the wood stick. You then hang four metal rods around the edges of the pail. Wired in series back to the first rod. The metal rods must not touch the piece on the S hook to be de-rusted. The metal item Ito be de-rusted is attached to the negative terminal of the battery charger. The metal rods around the pail are charged positive. Let it sit for 24 hours. All rust is attracted to the out metal rods which are your anodes. This is the cheapest way to remove rust. After clean the metal item with SOS pads, liquid soap and flush with hot water and dry. This method does not remove any base metal. Do not do inside, operation produces hydrogen. OK

[@STROKEDYOTA]

thanks for the video. dont listen to the haters, they can skip through it if they want.

[@snoopu2601]

You are right about the inveroment you live I live by the salty ocean and bay and everything grows fast. Yes if I leave bare metal over night without any treatment it will have a brown film of rust starting to grow.

[@michaelmilligan3417]

Thank Pete.....getting ready to us muriatic acid on the inside of a old flintlock barrel that has been neglected for the last 100 years.....in fact, mud daubers had taken up residence inside the barrel. The stuff works......just work fast with it!

[@diyautoschool]

and make sure to remove it all too.. If not all removed properly will keep eating the metal and actually rust!

[@alexjapanski6806]

I want to know which of these chemicals will kill and stop rust on the inside of panels where you cant fit your hands to grind or sand??? just by spraying & then next spray some dome type preventative like POR and or chassis paints. What chemical would this be muriatic or hydrochloric? And next baking soda water wash to neutralize ?

[@jimblankenship1891]

A big thank you Pete for showing us how to tackle rust issues. 🍻

[@bri1360]

I just used a half gallon in my KLR 650 gas tank that I just picked up was pretty rusted inside surface rust wasn't too bad I put it in full strength half gallon ship it back and forth about 2 hours trained it out put the garden hose in let it run shaking it around let it drain it Dad about 10 times emptied it out completely looks really good inside now I'm going to put about a gallon of gas with marvel mystery oil in it shake that around let it soak overnight and then we'll see okay take care brother rock and roll

[@gracewood4689]

Great work Pete & Minnie , lots of hours mate. From Downunder in the Outback . Please keep the clips coming, and make them as long as you want to . Love you new shed as well 😊

[@jeffebner6701]

Good thorough job Pete. Video is not too long when you're teaching us something. We love ya man, and Mini too. Car looks perfect.

[@ml5554]

i use fosforic acid (+/-50%). with brush or spray. after it's been working in i usually take methylated spirit to clean it. Water brings risk of rust again. But this also seems to work. Nice video and usefull channel👍

[@1nride]

Love your videos Pete. I never had the opportunity to learn these skills growing up but was always interested. Restoring a 76 280z and watched most of your videos twice.

[@billhayward2668]

You scared the crap out of the kid! He seemed like a nice kid, go easy on him Pete,save the rough stuff for the whiners who complain about long videos. You are one of a kind, great long winded video!

[@3Wheels1Block]

Great video, thanks for the fast forward so we can see the results. It takes a lot to make silver look that good.

[@smitty70ms1]

Keep up the good work man. Nothing wrong with getting down to business and speaking detail information!

[@richardvargas9224]

Love your videos Pete and appreciate that you take the time to show the correct way of doing things.

[@mikeread2974]

Loved the video brother. Just got my hands on a 68 LeMans. Entire body has surface rust. A few spots rusted out but car is in great shape otherwise. Will definitely be taking your advice and using the muriatic acid and vinegar. Keep the education coming brother

[@stellarv5689]

Make sure the metal is free of oils, grease or paint. Muriatic acid will cling to any layer on the metal making it more difficult to rinse off.

[@05glisedan]

Long videos ok with me. More detail, more better.

[@davidrau64]

your video wasn't to long i found it very informitive and ive been watching many videos and this is the best one ive found to remove rust ty

[@edwardbremer6322]

I use metal prep after acid so it doesn't flash rust before painting. I also sand rust before using acid because it speeds up the process.

[@The28mac]

Love ya work Pete Can we see some old customers cars, that you did years ago. Just to see how well your work ages? Your mate Stu from Australia

[@shawnmcgregor6878]

Thanks so much for this video I really needed to know what to do I am using that same rust eater I'm redoing my brother's smoker for him and you really helped me out!

[@stever4181]

Hmmm, your telling us that an acid will kill another acid? Wouldn't Baking Soda have been a better choice? Muriatic Acid = Hydrochloric Acid Vinegar = 5-20% acetic acid by volume

[@MisterHallo]

That shows you he has no idea how to neutralize acid.

[@sl5311]

Easy solution, just put it on 1.5 speed. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@gregasper5211]

Yeah Pete Greg from Australia Appreciate the time you put in there's no shortcuts👍

[@751815218]

That's a great well done rust removal, I learned a lot today that I'll put in practice!! Receive a big hug from Puerto Rico Pete and thanks for doing this helpful videos, you're helping us hugely, blessings!!

[@stephenparker8460]

Your videos ain't too long they're too damn impatient!

[@justinmacumber]

I like the fact your videos are long and informative. Oh do I need to wash off the muriatic acid before applying the vinegar ?