Rust removal tutorial

[@brettheller9257]

I know this an older video but hopefully someone that knows the answer to my question. I am not trying to be a smart ass (or a dumb ass in this case) can someone tell me what Soda crystals are (AKA washing soda) and where you can maybe buy it? This video is absolutely awesome. I love it. I am certainly going to give it a shot on some antique tools that I have. I collect old tools and it takes a lot of time to get the rust off with a grinder and wire wheel and the fact that you cannot get in small crevices either. This will absolutely clean them quickly and completely. It will make them much easier to polish or paint depending on how they came originally. Thank you for the great video. What a time saver.

[@dominikarndt6049]

Awesome method. You can also galvanize with this method.

[@Gfuel841]

Where do you throw the dirty water after de rusting ??

[@monte6614]

Your opening card states not to use on parts that are under high mechanical stress then you proceed to derust a part that, by it's very design will be placed under stress.

[@DerekJohnHamilton]

Hey I saw your last video and the results were amazing do you know by any chance if there is a way to do this with Hex Dumbbells ?

[@Flamingfurnace]

Hi Derek, thanks for your question, yes you can perform the electrolysis rust removal process on Hex Dumbbells assuming they are made from mild steel, cast iron or chrome finished. If they are rusty then yes this process will work on them.

[@FegrusMojo]

What Volt/Amps etc are you using?

[@FegrusMojo]

Thanks Gabriel ;)

[@timbruse]

What are soda crystals? Are they necessary for the procedure or can it be done without, with the same result?

[@0bzen22]

Been a long time since I did chemistry, but I suspect it's pretty essential to the electrolysis process. However, there could be other substitutes (table salt? baking soda?). Best brush up on A-level chemistry :)

[@timbruse]

Thanks OB Zen. I assumed the same. I too must seriously polish up on my A-level Chem.

[@0bzen22]

BTW, I tried this on an old rusty axe head. Nice results. Then 12 hours bathing into cheap white vinegar (alcohol vinegar 10%?), some wire wool and elbow grease, and it cleaned up nicely.

[@timbruse]

I have a German WWII helmet that is rusted but in generally good condition that I'd like to try my first electrolysis project.

[@aceroadholder2185]

Baking soda won't work. What you are trying to do is make the water condutive of electricity. I use TSP, Tri sodium phosphate. It's a cleaner used for washing walls after removing wall paper. Wear gloves if you use this. TSP is great for general cleaning with out soap suds.

[@philchia4764]

you have the terminology incorrect - the thing you're removing rust from is "sacrificial" You're effectively electroplating the rust onto the other metal.

[@funny-jn6lc]

inverse polarité

[@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt]

All you're doing is removing the COLOR of rust. The damage the rust did to the metal, all the pitting and scarring is still going to be there no matter what... so there's little point to removing rust from something if your goal is to make it look brand new again. The scarring and pitting can never be fixed.

[@OmidasOnFire]

wrong, he removes the rust, he doesnt just change the rusts color. of course you cant fill the holes that were carved by the oxidation process, but the rust is still being removed. and for most day to day uses this method is just fine