How to Clean the Rust with Electrolysis? Step by Step Tutorial

#Electrolysis, #RustRemove, #DIY, #Restoration
Hello Everyone!
In this video tutorial, I am going to show you, how to set up a cheap power supply(3$) and start cleaning rusty tools at home for the very low cost! Most efficient rust removing method ever!
I really hope that you gonna find it useful and try it yourself, it's fun!
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[@a1930ford]

I personally use a 5 gal. bucket instead of such a small container as this which can easily be tipped over. I use Arm and Hammer wash detergent, but have use many other things, including baking soda, as well. Once cleaned, I generally take a small OOO steel wool pad and scuff off the debris after wiping each piece down with a shop towel. I immediately spray the parts with Corrosion X to prevent any flash rusting and to coat the parts so they don't get rusty again. Works like a champ. If you don't have this set up, another alternative is to pick up an old Crock Pot at a thrift store and put in enough vinegar to cover the tools. Add in a small amount of A&H wash soap and turn the thing on hot for a couple of hours. Remove any sockets or such then and simply wipe down after you hit them with the steel wool pad. I am in the process of using both methods at this very moment, as I had a bucket of sockets which got rained on when we were moving things out into a storage shed. They all rusted badly, but already they are clean in using either method. Took me about an hour on both to get them completely clean, inside and out. I can even read the sizes now. If you do not have the equipment handy for either of these methods, .then take a clear plastic container and cover up the rusty tools with pickling vinegar, as it has more acidity to it than standard white vinegar. Take that clear plastic bin of rusty tools in the vinegar and put it out into the direct sun light and leave it for a couple of days (Texas sun is the brightest, hottest and best). It will clean up the parts every bit as effectively as electrolysis or any other method and is actually cheaper to do. You can indeed pour your waste water out into a flowerbed with no bad results. I would not put it into a garden which has edible plants though. did this sort of stuff for over 30 years in always having a vintage Model A to work and piddle about with. Much safer than using lye soap or such, but keep the kids away form it all, anyway. I have used the clear bin method on many a Model A brake drum and linings in the past with excellent results. It is always handy to know these techniques and to see how others employ using them. Thanks for this video.

[@Take_And_Make]

Wow! This is without a doubt the longest comment I've ever read!! Thanks for all the tips! I appreciate it!

[@waltersobchak7275]

One of those couple gallon square kitty litter bins works great.

[@donraptor6156]

Acid? you never will be able to neutralize the rust!

[@VentureWelding]

It was for demonstrable purposes, obviously..

[@donraptor6156]

baking soda will neutralize acid. Every school kid knows that!

[@Middlestepofficial]

Don't forget to ventilate the room. Electrolysis produces hydrogen and that can be dangerous

[@ianstevens8295]

At 2min 35secs, dddzzzzztttt! Lol, nearly had a heart attack 😂😂

[@Take_And_Make]

Ha-ha-ha! I know, right?

[@mashaallahforging8436]

Hahaha

[@miaking186]

😂

[@ADDICTb2st]

I fkcing flinched. I hate working with live wire. Hahaha

[@Superstardark]

2:35

[@diYotamCh]

Nice explanation. I have been using electrolysis on some of my restorations videos. It is nice and simple. Even remove some loose paint. Thank you for sharing...

[@Take_And_Make]

Thanks!

[@TK-zf7sx]

This is a great video. It's simple, clear, and not cluttered with too much annoying music or sound effects. Thanks for your work.

[@Take_And_Make]

You're very welcome!

[@totallyfrozen]

This is much simpler than the other videos on this topic. Why hack a “smart” battery charger to do what this simple set up does? 👍🏻

[@georgeallingham8059]

Works like a charm, thank you so much mate 👌👊

[@WireWeHere]

Always leave a little length when you cut off a power supply connector and then throw it in a jar for later. Adding an ammeter inline is actually helpful. The current flow is doing the work and 2 amps is a good target if you have an adjustable power supply. I use 24 volts DC as an upper limit and always shoot for 2 amps. Electrons are cool to play with.

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank you for your tips!

[@WireWeHere]

@@Take_And_Make You're most welcome and thank you for the entertainment.

[@duketal1]

thanks for the information about the power supply

[@Take_And_Make]

No problem 👍

[@daltondoeseb5969]

I try it and it's working.👊👍

[@atVVV1]

I got trebuks, I can do this. You're the man! Thanks

[@MAYNARD927]

This works really well for removing paint from small parts also.

[@richardeverett5243]

thanks for taking the time to put this out!

[@Take_And_Make]

My pleasure!

[@sayemsayed86]

very easy explanations. thanks. today I learn something.

[@Take_And_Make]

I am glad you did!

[@rraj5517]

Best tutorial ever

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank you!

[@Resto-Rob]

Good information. I will give it a try for myself.

[@Take_And_Make]

Robert Foust Resto-Rob Thanks!

[@metro7films]

Nicely presented & super comprehensive. I'm gonna try it precisely as you demonstrated it on a rusty meat cleaver. Thank you sir!! Wish me luck!!

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank you and good luck!

[@achsahkaleb4844]

Thank you so much! Brilliant tutorial!

[@Take_And_Make]

You're very welcome!

[@patrickmosley5085]

brilliant and simply put!! Keep up the great Vlogs!

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank you! Will do!

[@fatb29]

I like the patina left by the electrolysis process. I typically bead blast rusty blades with glass bead then use a variety of processes to get the effect I want - like wet sand, Scotch Brite, machine buff, a combination of those methods etc. Good to see you be very specific about the power supply required - it helps lower the chances of mayhem (lower, not eliminate). I'll have to try this process and see how it compares to glass bead blasting. Thanks for the effort and data!

[@maebhryan3040]

😊😊

[@markusstewart9298]

Awesome video! thank you for posting, i actually learned something today!!

[@Take_And_Make]

I’m glad you did!

[@surinderSingh-jb3sk]

Thank you so much sir,I much needed that trick

[@Take_And_Make]

Always welcome

[@stalkson]

It is very helpful video, you have explained very well, and made it very easy to understand.

[@Take_And_Make]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fisherofmen3336]

Thankya sir. Think I'll have to tune into your future vids. Well done.

[@Take_And_Make]

Thanks man!

[@GorillaCookies]

I just drop rusty tools into a small tub of white distilled vinegar. It removes all the rust with no electricity or wire brushing. You just have to remove the tools and neutralize the acid residue the vinegar leaves behind on the part with a simple rinse and dry with water and a towel. Ive been doing it for years and it works perfectly

[@nikolanikolaj6572]

Great, great presentation.

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank you!

[@rajahalex460]

Very easy method.thank you

[@Take_And_Make]

Welcome 😊

[@zombiehunter4920]

Thank you so much

[@Take_And_Make]

Welcome!

[@JCTyler64]

Nice, I need to give this a try!

[@Take_And_Make]

You should!

[@fritzisms]

fun video, I like household junk hack chemistry. Good job

[@Take_And_Make]

Thanks!

[@arkarianlal2195]

Thank you! It's just what I needed!

[@williamsomershoe1119]

Great video-Very informative!

[@Take_And_Make]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dimitarkinchev3090]

Bravo! Easy to understand and made!

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank you!

[@dinos22]

Thanks, very useful

[@juniorcuritibano]

Thanks for sharing the vídeo! Awesome!

[@mattywollaston3996]

Bloody awesome vid mate, thanks heaps for sharing 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@Take_And_Make]

Thanks 👍

[@user-gr7yq4ys1q]

Interesting video! Thanks )

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank you!

[@G1DDD]

Thankyou for sharing 👌👍👍

[@Take_And_Make]

You are welcome!

[@jimidriaharvey5038]

thanksss.. I’m actually thinking about doing this for my science fair project

[@Take_And_Make]

You welcome! Glad that I could help!

[@deadlywolf9516]

Did you see that it's working

[@illfather7066]

Did you do it?

[@weets69]

Great vid. Good details. Thx

[@Take_And_Make]

Glad it was helpful!

[@indianfirst4709]

Liked it. Thank you for ur effort.

[@Take_And_Make]

Thanks for liking

[@kutube9160]

Thank you 😁👍

[@Take_And_Make]

You bet!

[@johngriffin9727]

Very helpful

[@Take_And_Make]

Glad to hear that

[@patrickmulcahy714]

Thank you for this video because I didn't have battery charger and I needed to remove some rust. Positive Endeavors Sincerely, Patrick Mulcahy

[@Take_And_Make]

Thanks, Patrick! I'm glad the video was useful!

[@Anmobgoccult20]

Bravo, tnx. very match, abs.respect from old BG.

[@planecrazyish]

Thanks buddy. I have a 0-20V DC power supply, grabbed some leads with alligator clips and am currently de-rusting my scriber and some snips.

[@EduardoLopez-fo9xf]

How did that work for you? I have a 24 VDC 4A charger out of a mobility scooter I'm not sure if that will be too much wath, do you think?

[@planecrazyish]

@@EduardoLopez-fo9xf It worked great for me. With higher voltage and amperage, I would probably increase the distance between the + and - , by using a bigger container and also possibly using less baking soda / bicarbonate of soda to reduce current flow. Not sure if this is correct and this is certainly not advice, just what I would personally do, if I was worried that the voltage and current were too high.

[@sakkzz]

After the whole water thing... I'm kinda paranoid tbh but awesome and informative video. Thank u

[@Take_And_Make]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RamKumar-qj6lq]

It so nice video thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank you! Glad you liked that

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Very nice! That looks like a laptop charger that you're using. Good idea!

[@Take_And_Make]

Thanks, man!

[@j.j.guerrieri8121]

If you use baking soda instead of washing soda do it in a well ventilated area, it puts off toxic fumes.

[@TheDakotaRed1]

Good job man!

[@banothsharada7777]

Superb

[@Take_And_Make]

Thanks!

[@silentlatif]

Great!

[@dragodv7735]

Nice video and clean explanation. Subbed and Liked.

[@Take_And_Make]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MetalPirateGirl]

Very nice

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank You!

[@traceyhowe2116]

Thank you, I'm a metal detectorist and this process will be very useful for my restorations. You've made it very easy to understand and build. Thank you, I've been wanting to do this for a long time 😀

[@Take_And_Make]

Glad to help!

[@davidmoskovitz]

Great video, hit the sweet spot with enough but not too much info to get a neophyte started. Quick questions: does the electrolyte solution become depleted through the electrolysis? If so, add more soda, or discard and start again? Is the solution caustic, will it harm plants/animals/kids if discarded in yard?

[@Take_And_Make]

I make a new solution each time. If part needs more cleaning after first treatment I'll make a new one again. I wouldn't water any plants with it for sure. Just dump it in the sewer

[@cablebill8892]

Awesome, thanks for the tutorial. I've tried removing rust from an old axe head using vinegar and scrubbing with tin foil. It removed it nicely, but almost right after I was done admiring my work there was a whole new layer of rust already forming. I did some research and found out it's called flash rust. Any tips on protecting from this flash rust? does electrolysis eliminate the risk of flash rust? Sorry if my questions are confusing. This restoration is new to me. Thanks again, great video.

[@Take_And_Make]

You are welcome! To protect it from rusting again, talking about axe head, I etched mine in boiled vinegar, works really nice! Check out my Axe Restoration video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2eraat3dqaZmck You will find all neded info there. Cheers!

[@lordmaddrox]

If you dont want to etch it (force patina). Just rub oil into the peice to protect it from from flash rust

[@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924]

you have to oil them straight away or electroplate them...

[@speedy9able]

Thank you man a loot

[@mozart3642]

Really instructive ,many thanks. So much better than throwing away rusty ,but still useful things.

[@Take_And_Make]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KyawZinHtun26]

Hi Can I do electrolysis rust cleaning for a chrome finished racks / soap holder etc. Many thanks

[@jordie00bogart]

Good old Value Village!

[@Take_And_Make]

Yes indeed!

[@leonwood5760]

Have tried numerous methods and the cheapest & easiest method all you need is a gallon of vinegar and a bucket of water to rinse the tools off after the vinegar.

[@ilane9]

What and how did you connect in the input when finding out which wire is plus and which is minus?

[@vorsprung2330]

Hello brother Nice video I have a question I want to put rusty cast iron part to electrolysis but inside that part there is and aluminum part also which I couldn’t remove from cast iron. Can i put that cast iron with aluminum part inside to electrolysis for cleaning cast iron ?

[@Take_And_Make]

You can!

[@user-xc7he3le8s]

what gallon bucket did you use? And what measurements should i use for the baking soda and water?

[@jjcjr009]

I used concentrated lemon juice, No scrubbing,

[@huseyinc01]

Is the amperage important when doing electrolysis? If I use an adapter higher than 2 amps, will I get better results?

[@Take_And_Make]

How much bigger than 2 Amps? I don't think you'll get better result, but reaction may go quicker though. Just watch your adapter while reaction going, after 1 hr, or even earlier it may get super hot, and you'd need to shut it off. Smaller adapter - hotter it would get

[@sarachitamang6840]

Sir wat did you put by galin water or any other? please sir

[@subbernh5192]

Tried this method with a 2amp trickle charger, vinegar, and washing soda to remove rust from VW steering knuckles. It worked fairly well but took over a day. Next time I'll try a manual battery charger at 20amps + to speed up the process on these types of larger parts. A word of CAUTION: when using washing soda (sodium carbonate ) with vinegar always have plenty of ventilation. Combining the two produces hydrochloric acid.

[@Take_And_Make]

I’m using simple water, don’t use vinegar, if you do use salt instead

[@melofrost]

can i use a car battery with 12 volts directly?

[@TMD68]

Insert a nail into the anode hole. Use 2 alligator clips to clamp the nail and the cathode. No wire cutting.

[@nathanielselvidge4157]

Wonder how well this will work on really bad rusted metal. Got an old shotgun that i am restoring and am really stuck on the rust removal

[@Take_And_Make]

It will work good, I've done some crazy rust removals with this method. You may need to run it twice to reach desirable result. Good luck!

[@christophertadeo6120]

Apple cider.... Yum🍎🍏😋

[@Take_And_Make]

Hahahah

[@user-oj5ob1qj3y]

Can it be used with a 20v adapter?

[@Take_And_Make]

Sure, give it a try!

[@gtr161]

5.36 Keeeeeerboooom!

[@vijaydas9747]

can i use steel spoon in place of steel rod

[@Take_And_Make]

Yes you can, however stainless steel will release harmful gas(not critical) open your window wide open or better do it outside

[@user-uq8rq5fn8c]

My laptop charger output gives 19.5 volt and 2amp it can work or will end badly ?

[@VARocketry]

How do you know when it's done? When to stop? Does it stop bubbling?

[@Take_And_Make]

I look for the change in color and for bubbles too, once it's rusty and no reaction going stop

[@rzeksoh61]

What is the deference between use soda or home salt

[@Take_And_Make]

People say that table salt releases more harmful gas than soda. It's a good idea to open your windows wide open when you do that

[@muhammadfadlih8211]

Apakah boleh menggunakan power supply? Dan berapa tegangannya?

[@Ummati.tv696]

Hello sir. Plzz tell me . If i use UPS transformer which provide 14 volt current. Is it ok ?

[@Take_And_Make]

How many amps?

[@Ummati.tv696]

@@Take_And_Make i have 5 amps

[@kilnprabu]

what type of metal can be used as anode

[@Take_And_Make]

Lots of types would work, but safest way to use a piece of iron like rebar or other mild steel. Avoid Stainless and Zinc, Nickel, Chrome plated

[@hama4291]

Can I use salt ? Does the powder water ratio matter? Can I simply tie the wires with my hand instead of buying alligator clips?

[@Take_And_Make]

Yes you can use salt too, and yes you can just tie your wires, with the clips is just so much easier.

[@coreysheets4862]

Both the Anode and Cathode will give off bubbles. Electrolysis cracks the water molecule into its elemental forms of Hydrogen and Oxygen. Both sides will bubble.

[@HughJarse1968]

Is washing powder the same thing as washing soda?

[@Take_And_Make]

If by washing powder you mean washing soda, yes you can use that as well

[@camreehuff2673]

Is there any danger in using salt?

[@jonnybravo4322]

What happens if Im doing this and theres wood on it? I want to remove rust on my axe head but its attached to a handle

[@Take_And_Make]

You can still do it. handle may change color a bit

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

I have always heard that electrolysis can’t be done with AC because the electrodes polarity will be changing which will not attract the ions to a particular electrode and therefor no ionization occurs? Anybody have any opinions on this? I thought it has to be DC but he shows an AC in the video

[@majidqureshi95]

Can I use 12v 5 amp adapter

[@Take_And_Make]

5 Amps may be a little too much, I think it's gonna overheat power supply, but you can try

[@ralph9987]

Now Nickel plate them :)

[@guerrerojuntos6417]

Hi, i got laptop Ac adapter says output 19V = 2.1A 40w .. would it be okay?

[@Take_And_Make]

Sure, give it a go!

[@coletenroberson4773]

Can I achieve the same thing with a car battery or a Milwaukee battery?

[@danielgarcia7084]

Will that work on dirty cooper ??

[@Take_And_Make]

No, it won't

[@egemencalhan2614]

Hello, how many hours or how many days did the teams stay in the water?

[@Take_And_Make]

One hour I’m pretty sure that I specified that in the video

[@talatalkhawaja]

Si i dont really need to use washing soda!! Baking soda is just ok for this??

[@Take_And_Make]

Soda just helps electrolysis to clean the rust, could be salt too. Current cleans it

[@joeconstantine3571]

I use adapter 12v 2a.... but i wrap my 5 rust wrench with 3 metres long iron wire.... it work for 10 minutes, but then my adapter get Hot and smoky.... i know something wrong with my method but i dont know where my fault.... can you give me advice ??? Thnx b4

[@andreb877]

Because you are using DC current you want to minimize the resistance. 3 meters long wire is a lot of resistance especially if the wire is thin. Try using the thickest and shortest wire possible to connect to your tools in the circuit.

[@EFreeman1970]

Great and easy set up. Does this work with removing chrome plating?

[@Take_And_Make]

Thank you! No, it won't remove the plating, you'll need hydrochloric acid for that. Or sand it off with san paper. Good luck!

[@DarkRedZane]

5:56 Forbidden Apple Cider with the mother

[@Staxx1x7]

Do you think it’ll work on a Gun slide

[@Take_And_Make]

I can't see why not. As long as it steel or iron this would work on anything!