Which Rust Remover is Best?!

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One of the biggest restoration challenges is Rust Removal! In response to viewer requests, I have set out to see which of these conventional Rust Remover products and DIY Rust Removal methods works the best.
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Products I Use In This Video:
Muriatic Acid: amzn.to/2YAFev3
Citric Acid: amzn.to/30DGFM9
Evapo-rust: amzn.to/30FhybA
WD-40 Rust Soak: amzn.to/3edVpFa
Zep Rust Remover: amzn.to/37tFq3r
CLR Rust Remover: amzn.to/3e5DGjw
Cleaning Vinegar: amzn.to/2Yx47bi
Electrolysis:
Super Washing Soda: amzn.to/3d18u3m
Battery Charger: amzn.to/3fpaR1D
Analysis:
Muriatic Acid: This gave the best results, after only two hours the rusted spring looked as good as new! The time taken and the quality of the finished product are definitely both marks in the Rust Removal "Pro" column. However there are quite a few marks in the "Con" column as well. For starters, Muriatic Acid is a very caustic chemical. If left in too long, the acid will begin to eat away at the metal of the part that you are working on. Not to mention it is dangerous to work with and difficult to dispose of when finished.
Citric Acid: This is a more mild ac id that still works well. It's inexpensive price makes it pretty attractive. And it is relatively harmless; citric acid is found in most of the food and drinks in your kitchen. But because it is a mild acid, it is not very fast acting. The demo piece was left in for 12 hours and could have actually been left for a few more to achieve maximum effectiveness.
WD-40 Rust Soak and Evapo-Rust: These products were designed for this very purpose. They are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased in varying sizes, including 55-gallon drums! The tend to take a little longer than some of the other rust removal methods, but both products advertise that they are Non-Toxic, Environmentally Safe, and will not damage the material you are working on.
CLR and ZEP: These both worked fairly well. The products were intended to clean of rust stains, but they're liquid so they can work as a rust soak as well. I think because of the similarity in price, In would opt for a product like Evapo-Rust, but if availability is an issue, it's nice to have a few extra tools in the tool box!
Vinegar: Vinegar is a good rust removal product when nothing else is available. It would not be my go to rust remover, but it is super cheap and can be found just about anywhere. It will take a lot longer than just about any of the other products i tried, and it will eat certain types of metals. But, if you can't make it to the store, chances are you already have some vinegar in that cabinet under the kitchen sink!
Electrolysis: This is a really fun method to try, it definitely works, and if you have the proper size container and a few other supplies you can treat just about anything from a car rim to an entire car. So it's pretty cost effective and works fairly quickly. One thing to be careful of, some metals can leach noxious fumes when heated so you'll want to do this in a well ventilated area. And there's also that whole thing about electricity and water, definitely be careful!
Coke and Pepsi: I think we were all hopeful but actually kinda knew those wouldn't work. Technically they do have the potential to work... they both contain Citric Acid, which we've seen will remove rust quite well. But they contain such minute amounts of citric acid that the rust removal process would take weeks, possibly months, depending on the size of your project and the severity of the rust.
Sandblasting: It absolutely works! Big Fan! It can remove rust, dirt, paint, and just about anything else to take a piece down to bare metal. But it's probably not the most practical solution when you consider a basic set-up of a Blast Cabinet, Blast Media, Air Filtration System, and an Air Compressor with enough CFM to run efficiently will run you about $1,000 at a minimum.
I hope you enjoyed this video! Give it a like and a share on Facebook, and be sure to let me know in the comments if there are any other Rust Removal methods or products that you'd like to see put to the test.
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[@ivanc9087]

Really man from all mechanics, hobby or professional, from all corners of the globe: THIS is what we needed. No blabbering, not just one product, no speculations on expectations, no bias, no commentary. Just straight process. Exact data. Side by side comparison. We need this kinda content. I personally came here to see which one to use on a current project and thanks to you presenting the method, timeframe and results I was able to pick the best one for me. Thank you so much. You saved me from watching tons of inconclusive videos and wasting good money on useless products. I think I can say thank you on behalf of anyone who’s ever worked on anything that involves metal

[@camilobahingawan3085]

Battery solution is the best rust remover

[@freebirdcanfly2827]

So with one you did choose?

[@ivanc9087]

@@freebirdcanfly2827 so far I’ve been using wd40 tbh but I’m considering alternatives

[@freebirdcanfly2827]

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[@Useaname]

Unlike Adam Savage

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

A perfect video! Straight to the point, exact details, nothing extraneous, excellent photography. No annoying music, chirpy narration, or blathering. I give you A+!!

[@richardharries5825]

Love your comment Trish Fitzpatrick. Your blunt and to the point. I also give it A+ 99.9%/100. Unlike most videos I’ve seen on here. Where I end up skipping bits out. Due to the highly annoying music or irritating “ Siri style “ narration. I was watching this and did not even notice until I started reading the comments.

[@trishfitzpatrick2066]

@@richardharries5825 I skip the wobbly bits too but the maddening thing is, it's possible to skip something that's important. The trend, however, is moving in the right direction since KZbin is growing up.

[@PauloSilva-ss9cx]

This is the way!

[@richardbrownjr2815]

@Trish Fitzpatrick "No annoying music..." I love it! 😀 I've had to mute so many videos so much of the time! The music often gets in the way of focusing on the informational content of the video and many times does not match what you're watching.

[@scottthorson11]

- I agree 100% AAAAAA+++

[@tjvistan]

Nice! no annoying music. No beating around the bush - just straight video showing the results.

[@sultainbaibarsthemameluke7104]

I am learning about galvanization and dealing with rust in general. Your video was not only informative, but formatted very well. Thank you for sharing!

[@wilhelmvonn9619]

A word of warning about electrolysis - it works well but hydrogen gas collects on the object being derusted and can be absorbed and cause "Hydrogen Embrittlement". Parts like springs can snap under load. Lots of information available on the web.

[@davidfuller764]

Yikes. Thanks

[@mrfancypanzer549]

Same with vinegar and various other acids, i have seen spring steel snap after someone used vinegar to remove rust.

[@SpicyTurkey83]

If you have good, aviation quality anti-seize, you can spray the springs dripping wet immediately after drying them off, and you should be good to go. But I would caution against reusing heated springs or even bolts.

[@wks7696]

This was my thought while watching…important to know how each chemical affects the integrity of the spring!

[@emanuelmifsud6754]

Also electrolysis generates hydrogen, which when mixed with oxygen becomes an explosive mix. Need ventilation.

[@chrissewell1608]

Best, non speaking, scientific video, for everyday uses, on the inter-web. Thanks for your time, patience, and effort. Good job.

[@jblob5764]

Agreed, its like a silent project farm.

[@whatsgoingon6256]

Yes, NO BS. Cut through the BS. No-nonsese. Just hard core evidence. Perfect!

[@MutarFuqueer]

LOL, that reads like a Grammy nomination

[@Falcon-xk6lb]

Yes! I wish some other how-to videos were as concise.

[@TheRawdaddy]

I’m curious if he used regular 4-6% white vinegar or if he used the 30% industrial vinegar. That stuffs amazing

[@robertsmith-oh9mo]

A word about sand and glass bead blasting is that it not only as in this case takes the rust but can also take away some of the good metal surface away also. Plus, it leaves a rough surface that leaves sharp very small pits that may lead to cracks. What we used on the aircraft were walnut shells. It only took the paint and corrosion and left the good surface intact without any sharp pits.

[@robertmuse5188]

How did you use walnut shells?

[@robertsmith-oh9mo]

@@robertmuse5188 The same way you use a sand blaster. The walnut shells are ground up so they can go through the blaster. Also for larger projects there is a somewhat newer process called soda blasting. using baking soda I think.

[@aaronfreeman1479]

Blasting is really a whole 'nother topic itself (no slight to the author; this is an awesome comparison). There are at least a dozen common blasting medias, running from plastic beads to walnut shells/corn cobs, to glass beads, crushed glass, aluminum oxide, crushed garnet, and finally to steel beads. Each of these comes in a range of coarseness, and in the case of metallic media, hardness ratings, as well. The correct media is a function of what you want removed, how rough you want the resulting surface to be, the hardness of the subject item, and whether you want the surface mechanically altered (e.g. etching glass or shot-peening a steel part). With the correct media, you can thoroughly and quickly prep anything from delicate aluminum aerospace parts to the multi-inch thick steel hull of a ship. Ironically, conventional sand, which breaks down into dangerous silica dust, should NEVER be used, because inhaling silica will seriously--and quickly--cause permanent lung damage. But we still call it "sand-blasting". Go figure.

[@izoyt]

it was aluminium that was treated on aircraft, i guess. for aluminium (soft metal), yes, less abrasive particles are needed (soda etc).

[@adrinathegreat3095]

I'd doubt anyone would use this in critical applications, these look like bed springs, furniture springs. Any type of treatment is going to weaken the metal to a certain degree, but it's better than letting rust continue to eat away at the material.

[@richardslackman2985]

A++++. Exactly how a comparison should be performed. Straight comparison, no blabbering. Let the results do ALL the talking.

[@StepLucch]

Not since I was a child along time ago and grew up watching tom and jerry and other cartoons have I witnessed so much information conveyed with absolutely no words. Fantastic

[@markodonnell9298]

It took me so long to realize they never talked.

[@KINGKONGVSTREX]

Citric Acid, Definitely looked like the best result to me

[@peterv1806]

I agree - my thoughts exactly.

[@bigjoe2458]

that settles it. no more orange juice for me. lol

[@Tosca_666]

Is not the best, but is the cheapers 🤣

[@Rabblewitz]

I was thinking electrolysis, though I was impressed with the Citric acid.

[@RaytheRussian]

Sand blasting is great but what about the inside? That stays rusty. Citric acid seems the best and even vinegar. What is your opinion? Your looking at them directly.

[@reno8494]

I came here for the info , stayed for the unintentional ASMR ( almost fell asleep ) . Great video btw , straight to the point , plus it was really relaxing ( hardly any loud noises , just perfect ).

[@maxjammer47]

This was great. Thanks for posting it! I really liked the fact that your last photo showed ALL of them laying side by side. I also appreciated the fact that you gave the Coke and Pepsi about TWICE the time that you gave the other products. My guess is that you had run experiments like these before, and so you knew that someone (like me) might "whine" that "Coke and Pepsi might just take a lot longer to get the job done!" :-) Great video, Dude.

[@SC-bg8wf]

Tried the citric acid only some very large wheels from a stationary steam engine. Left each wheel submerged for 48 hours, the thick crusty rust was then very easy to brush off. Great result!

[@bumblebee4280]

Do you think this would work on clothes left to dry on a metal hanging line?

[@michaelrichards6276]

@@bumblebee4280 for clothes, lemon juice,salt, leave in sun for a while. Rust spots on my white shirts disappeared in couple of hours or, instead of lemon juice,vinager worked also

[@mitch3384]

I think Citric Acid gave the best results here, other methods seem to have eaten into the surface slightly, Citric Acid didn't.

[@MrMrremmington]

@@bumblebee4280 Oxalic acid, you can buy it at the pharmacy and you put some on the clothes then pour hot water over it, it’ll take the rust out.

[@wks7696]

I’ve used peroxide on clothes, works great until left too long, then eats the fabric!

[@donaldwatson7698]

Sandblasting looks fine, but I'm not sure there's a way to reach the interior well, at least not as well as a liquid can. Springs were a good test subject choice as they highlight this limitation.

[@brainretardant]

Sandblasting takes away base.metal as.well

[@RamRaj-if3ds]

Good reasoning..tc

[@bobkowalski7655]

@@brainretardant Only rust removing method that does not take away base metal is electrolysis. It actually converts some of the rust back into pure metal.

[@thewonderfulwonder1614]

Stretching the spring maybe?

[@robwebnoid5763]

The problem with sandblasting too is that 99.9% of people do not have that in convenience, it requires those specific tools, whereas the liquids can easily be bought by anyone & all you need is a bucket/container.

[@matthewtrudeau1197]

I like using apple cider vinegar. it works great . I'd also add that if you don't wash the vinegar off in baking soda to neutralize the vinegar , it will almost instantly start to flash rust. awesome video.

[@MelinaDhananjay]

Is that what happens with muriatic acid? Is happening to me. But I’m not using the baking soda.

[@richarde1355]

Do you put on a slurry of baking soda, and then wash off? Or do you apply the baking soda dry? Thanks!

[@vickanid1862]

Just tried the citric acid and water on a rusty plier. Worked perfectly! Thanks!

[@googoobaby2394]

Great video! Now I can clean all my rusty springs that's been piling up 😊

[@BrendanSteele]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to put it together! It opened my eyes to several different ways to remove rust I didn’t know would work, and the other comments gave me further insight. I appreciate it all!

[@bashirgoraya2856]

It should be treated well before rust took place,according to weather,situation &atmosphere

[@marutiinandan]

U r eye open right now ?

[@cheriearcher6643]

I love the fact that you showed us each solution as opposed to talking ut through, which makes a person loose track of what's really going on. Great job

[@behr121002]

One of the rare well done, systematic approaches with a well done video. Nice job, thumbs up.

[@sharksport01]

Try my boss's breath, it could peel the chrome off a car bumper, instantly.

[@zap...]

There's a mask for that.

[@SH19922x]

@@zap... Yeah a p3 for that breath

[@andrevillarreal1179]

Dude u made my day

[@tarstarkusz]

Chrome car bumper? Dude, where you been? Ain't been chrome bumpers since the 70s!

[@Julian-ux5xd]

@@tarstarkusz His boss's breath might be one of the reasons

[@571951rhoehn1]

Thanks for the comparison! It was good to see the reactions - successes and failures!

[@terenceherming1838]

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 KJV

[@readchp]

Best one of these rust removal videos I’ve seen yet and I have watched all of them. Well done.

[@ThunderboltWisdom]

My tried and trusted method is water and aluminium foil. Just grab a square or a bunch of foil and dip it or spray it with water (I use an old sqooshy bottle from a kitchen surface cleaner or something similar), and rub the foil onto the rusted part of the metal. This is not only cheap and easily available but IT WORKS GREAT. I have used it on everything from bicycle parts to interior fittings to tools and everything in between and it does the job beautifully.

[@peterliemareff8894]

Never heard of it

[@ThunderboltWisdom]

@@peterliemareff8894 You have now!😉

[@bigart9488]

THIS IS HOW YOU DO AN EXPERIMENT! For something this simple, no talking is necessary. Let the results speak for themselves. Glad that he showed that different methods required different soak times. Didn't even need this, just an egghead flipping through videos, but was mesmerized. Will subscribe, and I rarely subscribe.

[@TRGRESTORATIONS]

Thank you! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@davidpence108]

I have watched several videos on rust removal and was thinking it would be good to have a side by side comparison. Found your post and you had done just that. Looks like you did a very good job. Thanks

[@layzy24]

I really thought this a project farm video. Thanks for all the hard work on this experiment. You have done everyone proud. I'm proud of you! 👍🏽

[@shaebyer4589]

A great demonstration of something that I would NOT take the time to do. Thanks for sharing this!

[@Sven_Hein]

Thank you, I think I'll go with concentrated vinegar or citric acid, as they seem very safe and are cheap for me to get.

[@marutiinandan]

Yes u r safe now

[@joeblow1942]

@@marutiinandan Stay safe!🤪

[@rickdeckard1075]

@@marutiinandan safely doing the needful is best, sir.

[@LAWAUTO]

I know this test was to see the best results for removing rust, one person commented on the in side not cleaned. I have cleaned extension springs by mounting them on a fixture with pins expanding them so you can clean between and inside.

[@ka0skontrol504]

I'm not sure if that's the point that the other guy is trying to make. Pretty sure he meant any type of tube. I will agree with you that springs have a simple workaround for that issue but if you were dealing with tube steel that has a flange on the ends it makes it more difficult. Not impossible but still more difficult. (Sorry for Necro.)

[@robertmacellaro3181]

WD-40 is my go to. It removes rust but it also keeps rust away with regular use. Been using it all of my adult life and I am 73 years of age.

[@albertfinney1328]

You've done very well. Solvents in the body allow some things which naturalhy pass through the body, as the are, develop later stages which can cause trouble..

[@farm38]

One of the best comparisons video's I've seen. Thank You. On to Part 2 now.

[@gsgidney]

Excellent work, and thank you for making the video. It's just hard to tell them apart except for about 3 of them. It's odd though, when you pull the vinegar spring, in the jar, it looked shiny bright. Just can't tell that in the last shot, notlr when it's held next to the rusty spring for comparison.

[@bernardkinsky1637]

I use vinegar but I add 2 tablespoons of salt .

[@albertfinney1328]

@@bernardkinsky1637 Looks worth a try. I happen to have a whole lotta springs.

[@Polecat54941]

Amazingly good video! Everyone who deals with rust needs to watch this :)

[@peggymckenzie6754]

All useful information. You get a gold star for honesty.

[@leandrorodriguez4124]

It took a lot of work and knowledge to make this video. VERY useful!! Thanks!!

[@russwentz3957]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for this excellent rust removal analysis video! It really helped me to make a determination.

[@crosbyong]

WOW! What a helpful experiment! Thank you!

[@pabst100]

you deserve a thumbs up for spending time doing all that testing.

[@ronspi]

Thank you for the quiet video. Great details and images. Thank you.

[@winniethepoodle]

Im trying to clean really old, rusty, keys. Thanks for sharing your efforts!

[@DaveM2]

Try Brasso, bartenders/keepers helper, or copper cleaner. I can't remember what I used as a kid in my dads locksmith shop. I am curious to see how the chemicals he used here will work since keys are typically brass. If you find an easy, cheap option, let me know.

[@markjenn32]

I loved the no talking part... let the results speak for themselves!! Thanks!

[@Keyno77]

@reality czech #9 analysis results are on the description I love this video, how there was no stupid channel introduction and to please subscribe.

[@rimiandshirsho8506]

@reality czech #9 :[

[@rimiandshirsho8506]

@Jenni :[

[@jonmajarucon51]

This took a lot of time and work. Thank you SO much. excellent comparisons.

[@Arbutuscoveretreat]

Excellent! And actual ranking at the end would have been great!

[@guilthedamned1933]

Your voice is silky smooth bro!

[@tvdinner325]

He told me to buy beer subliminally!

[@ChristopherKunz]

Somewhere there‘s a little boy who now has a trampoline with springs in different degrees of oxidation. 🤪

[@AvgDan]

Funny, but we all know a trampoline breaks long before the springs rust... hence how you get a buckets full of perfectly good springs.

[@dallyuk]

FIFLE

[@mariogomez5684]

This made me happy until @mdyyyy made it non-fiction

[@sukumarchandrasekaran2179]

How to remove red rust on aluminium castings surface. Red rust happened due to rubbing in heat treatment baskets. Please guide suitable solution

[@tannertuner]

@@AvgDan yeah, usually the mat. But that’s replaceable and you just keep on going.

[@LionheartLivin]

Beautiful, wonderful video, SO TO THE POINT!!!!;) No intro paragraph, "hey guys rust sucks...but today we're here..." and no shots of cats coming in or other random bs thank you again!!!;) We need more content of this calibur!!!;) Subbed!

[@BannanaTree-ed4tz]

Well done. Need more videos like this.

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

I showed this guy's paint comparison video on a decorating forum and the ladies were THRILLED. Best videos on the internet.

[@1j007zm]

I restore and collect vintage cast iron for a hobby, for me electrolysis and Evapo rust works best for what I do

[@KP11520]

Phosphoric Acid is the main ingredient in many rust stoppers followed by a supporting paint coating. KBS Rust kit is what I use and LOVE!

[@truthandreality8465]

Citric Acid was impressive. Evapo-Rust I'll have to say worked really well. Vinegar did way better than I thought it would, especially in that time frame. A little steel brush to that vinegar example would have improved it even more. Coca-Cola and Pepsi, well maybe if they had a lot more time to work they might have done better. Great video!!

[@thefakedoctorphil]

Make yer laugh.. I was working with dad doing metal guttering he sent me to buy a bottle of coke ha ha came back he poured into a cup and cut slivers of galavized tin in it then used it for solderng 'soddering' flux what a waste of coke.. I grew up on it...

[@allenhonaker4107]

Your vinegar will work both faster and better if you add some 30 percent pure hydrogen peroxide to it.

[@truthandreality8465]

@@allenhonaker4107 Yes, that's corrosive enough even for rust, but it seems he didn't demonstrate that in this video, so I'm only commenting on what he demonstrated in this video.

[@30arminda]

Can evaporust be used in furniture like outdoor metal chairs?

[@truthandreality8465]

​@@30arminda I don't know, but I'm guessing it would depend on what the material is you're applying it to. If you are immersing an entire furniture piece in Evapo-Rust you need a container big enough to hold it with enough Evapo-Rust to do the job.

[@michaelklein3112]

Nice Video!!! That took a lot of time and preprep and organization!! THANK YOU!!!

[@truck_gaming88]

Nice video, I was shocked at the results. Keep going!

[@irondan007]

i literally smelt the muriatic acid when you took out the sping and put it in the baking soda .. my brain recalled the pungent flavour and tinge of tast in my tongue and nostrils !! and throat😲..Thank you for the splendid show !

[@vintageweightspgh]

To keep original paint, I love Oxalic Acid. To strip to bare metal, I go with Citristrip. I really liked the comparison video though! You did a great job standardizing everything.

[@kritianhopeguia8847]

used on ship hehe

[@charles-arthurradford957]

On voit souvent l'un ou l'autre de ces procédés dans différentes vidéos, appliqués à des objets assez variés. Difficile de se rendre compte de leur efficacité respective. Voila une vidéo qui les compare de manière claire et objective. Bravo !

[@MrMajorly]

The initial reaction with the sodas was the carbon dioxide dissolved in the soda that "attaches" to the pits in the rust/steel which forms bubbles. This is the identical reaction to the mentos/soda videos from years ago. So yeah, it didn't do much other than outgas the soda. I heard it works great on corroded battery terminals though.

[@randyhelsel9438]

Doesn't work at all on battery terminals. I tried it.

[@turnerstrategygroup9528]

Plain old soda water works great for this

[@jjv65uk]

Super simple video - very effective, straight to the point - well done 👍

[@dadnburied5505]

Fantastic no nonsense video! For small items I normally use a bench mounted wire wheel, "Naval Jelly", or both. They work. So I never really tried anything else. I was impressed with the muriatic acid (probably only a good idea if you have a swimming pool, & use this to clean it), citric acid, & electrolysis methods.

[@kenmorison6464]

Thanks for an interesting video, would liked to have seen how Naval Jelly would have fared...

[@alexlo7708]

I think that can make shorter chemical reaction time by adding graphite stick with vibrator. But in electro plating industry , they use HCl and NaOH treat.

[@natmickan]

@Marc K OMG, thank you for saying this…I was going to do that on a bunch of parts, and hadn’t even considered the effects on different metals. You’ve just saved me from making a potentially dangerous mistake!

[@aaaaa1957]

How about using an ultrasonic along with one of these solutions? Think that might help?

[@karinwolf3645]

I have some old tools to restore and was wondering about this very thing! Thanx for the info! 😃

[@myfragilelilac]

I love the fact that the bottles lined up create a color theme.

[@SandraAnnEvans]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! GREAT VIDEO ALTOGETHER! LOVE THE PLANNING, ORGANIZATION, DEMONSTRATION + VERY CLEAR & CLEAN! How about Acetone . . . ? I've seen some people use it and it's supposed to be non-corrosive?

[@MyCHAARLIE]

It was hard to tell and the one that looked the best I didn’t see what it was. But the presentation was great!

[@rayarmstrong3440]

Thanks for being so thorough with this interesting video . . . i enjoyed watching !

[@philipcarol1]

Thank you for sharing your testing. Great job!

[@Tim-57]

Thanks for this Tim.

[@nazirmahmood2408]

You should add a stretch test to see if any of the metals were weakened

[@layzy24]

Project farm would've. That would of been the ace in the whole. Alas.

[@VintageCraftsmanTools]

Thank you for doing this and sharing it. It has helped me a lot. Much appreciate it.

[@ml9633]

That was pretty cool. Thanks, Maurice :)

[@PabloBianchiOK]

See from 10:20 - *Average:* Evapo-rust; Wd40 rust remover 12h; CLR Calcium Lime 12h; Zep CLR 12h; Vinager 24h; Electrolisysl 8h - *Excellent:* Oxalid acid (citric): 12h; Muriatic ácid (HCl): 2h - *Poor:* Coca-Cola/Pepsi

[@rickdeckard1075]

oxalic acid is not citric acid, they are two different chemicals...

[@johyw2267]

what does he use to neutralize the HCL

[@jgizzy]

@@johyw2267 Baking soda works for HCL too.

[@johyw2267]

@@jgizzy Thank you man!

[@rizkimramdani]

I regret ever using HCL to clean furniture and not wearing gloves

[@germcontagious6434]

Great vid! Baking soda paste is another method to try out. Just make sure its a thick paste, not too watery. Also lemon juice works too, basically the citric acid.

[@manpreetkaur-qx2tb]

yes it works

[@gunner49er]

Great video you’re saving a lot of people a lot of time trying to figure things out bravo for you keep it up

[@kaygee007]

Great video! Sounds like the birds were excited for the reveals too 😄

[@ellenr5148]

Sand blasting does look pretty fun! Thank you for this interesting and informative video!

[@gregoryblair9810]

Probably removed the most metal, too

[@bengrogan9710]

@@gregoryblair9810 undoubtedly as it's an abrasive as opposed to a reaction - however it's also the fastest if you have the equipment and leaves the surface ready to adhere paint

[@miscbits6399]

One which might be worth trying is a mix of HCl and Citric. Ctric is a triple acid and buffers solutions really well

[@MP-tf7cc]

Good video, and glad you reprted your observations and pros & cons of each.

[@MotoMarta]

Awesome! Thanks for doing this!

[@BayuSaputra-dn7es]

This channel is really a recommendation😊😇😇

[@jmuhammad2602]

Thank You So Much For Doing This. Very Informative.

[@CarlosReyes-jy2vu]

Most helpful video on rust removal!....thanks

[@sherrijoyner4051]

Thank you! Very clear and concise.

[@danliddy7916]

Ospho is one brand of phosphoric acid that does a great job. I've used it extensively on race cars with no complaint,, especially good in protecting from future corrosion.

[@JustDieAlready662]

Does the Ospho affect any rubber (bushings, seals, ect.)?

[@nachtjager77]

Given the price point, I am really surprised plain old white vinegar worked that well! Great video!

[@emilyvickery8081]

it's a good house cleaning product. put it in with a slice of lemon, a cup of water in your electric jug to clean it

[@jokso22]

@@emilyvickery8081 I clean mine without lemon, put vinegar in it and than turn it on for a moment to heat up, hot wokrs faster

[@katiemcdavid4124]

Vinegar

[@danielcoetzee5793]

White Vinegar is my go to solution if you can afford a little wait....; it's CHEAP and its SAFE and it doesn't damage the metal you want to clean...!

[@lecobra418]

Vinegar is an acidic solution. So it derust just like any acidic solution. It also speeds up the rusting process, if you don't protect the derusted metal right away the rust will came back really fast and aggressively.

[@Linkongreentech]

Truly amazed.Good work 👍

[@fernandomerino824]

Great test. Like the control (untreated). One thing that would be useful, is which is the fastest. If you ever do another one, checking at different intervals would help.

[@garymorel1882]

I’m leaning towards evapo rust when bought in a 5 gallon bucket you can use it over and over And it doesn’t hurt rubber seals its been good to and my projects But in this I did see a bunch of things work very well

[@alandesgrange9703]

i've tried some of those other methods. i prefer evaporust, not just for the results, but for how easy it is to use. no fumes. won't harm the metal like acids, and you can put your hand in it.

[@BrendanSteele]

I also like using Evapo-Rust for removing rust from tools and hardware. It works great but it does take longer than some of the other products shown. It also seems to remove any plating, turning some metals black. It is reusable; just drain it and get rid of the residue at the bottom of your soak container. I was impressed that most of the others worked really well but surprised at the cola results. I thought it worked faster than that by the way people talk about how caustic it is. I like that Evapo-Rust is safe for kids and animals to be around, in case of a spill (and for the environment too, I guess.) I have been able to restore many different tools that were handed down or got left out in the rain, and also some neat antique hardware I found digging around in my old yard. I still haven’t figured out how to use it on my vehicles. I didn’t buy that much!! (Imagine trying to DIP a pickup truck!)

[@alandesgrange9703]

@@BrendanSteele you can soak paper towels in evaporust, and then just lay them over the object.

[@myvicariouslife4012]

@@alandesgrange9703 U need to wrap then with plastic wrap also

[@Megalodon1]

Evapo Rust fir the WIN!

[@jagvette1]

Love these videos helps me make up my mind on items and some I never heard of.

[@Hiskingdomworker]

Brilliant video!! Thanks so much

[@stephenryals3416]

Excellent, informative and well done!

[@captlarry-3525]

A nice comparison, with reasonable allowance of time. But, one final step is skipped for Evaporust and others. These require that the residue of converted rust be removed using a brush, and preferably soap and water. This gives you a look at what the final result actually is. The black stuff needs to come off. Also, evaporust is considerably more effective and much faster at elevated temps. 90-100F makes the difference between a couple of hours and 24 hours !

[@613techpro]

It would be nice to weight the spring before and after to see how much rust came out for each solution.

[@khamir49]

You must be an engineer or a chemist.

[@buddyclem7328]

Good idea!

[@PsychoPixy222]

Even though I wouldn't personally need that info I would find it fascinating.

[@kevmutwo]

Yes!

[@ghoula6803]

he could even take the weight of the spring, subtract from with the rust, and use that weight to find the % of rust removed :)

[@osd1032]

This video is just what I needed thanks a ton

[@JohnO1977....]

Love this video. Thanks for making it.

[@bsimpson6204]

Good test, citric acid did very well, thank you

[@rodcrawford5547]

B Simpson I seen another test on citric acid, and it works good. I can't drink anything that has citric acid bc it natural burns my stomach up...

[@jocky2]

Great video thank you. I was surprised by the coca cola result as I personally used it to deduct a 50 year old motorbike gas tank and it came out shiny. It was made from softer metal though.

[@keith536]

This is like an ASMR vid. Loved it.

[@tommcdaniel2208]

Very methodical. Thank you.