guythatbrews
Titanium
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- MO, USA
What is the best way to remove shameful rust staining from a scale? I've used steel wool and this is as good as i can do. No obvious pitting.
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Best rust removal method for scales?
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dalmatiangirl61
Diamond
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Try some evaporust, then polish with scotchbrite, won't get rid of the pitting, but it will get rid of the rust.
guythatbrews
Titanium
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I've got some evaporust on the way. Thanks! Hopefully it won't mess up the engraving fill, but if it does I'll just refill.
John Garner
Titanium
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- Sep 1, 2004
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- south SF Bay area, California
Scouring powder (think Ajax and Comet) and a cork bottle stopper has, in my experience, worked well.
trevj
Titanium
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I have used a hard rubber backing block and 220 grit wet or dry paper.
Pay attention that you do not roll over the edges, and of course, do not scrub so as to remove the markings. Lengthwise motions only.
It leaves a finish pretty close to the original grain of the metal.
Pay attention that you do not roll over the edges, and of course, do not scrub so as to remove the markings. Lengthwise motions only.
It leaves a finish pretty close to the original grain of the metal.
Bill D
Diamond
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- Modesto, CA USA
EDTA in water. Make sure it is fully submerged. Let sit a few days then clean with scotch brite.
Bill D
Bill D
pat pounden
Cast Iron
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what is edta please?
Bill D
Diamond
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- Modesto, CA USA
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. A white powder that dissolves into water. Safe enough to eat and some do eat it for supposed health benefits of being a antioxidant. It is the primary ingredient of Evaporust, and much cheaper. One ounce will neutralize one ounce of rust. Deos not harm paint wood, aluminum, paper or plastic. Does not cause hydrogen embrittlement unlike electrolysis. Will not go beyond what is needed regardless of soak time.
Works faster at higher temperatures. I have no idea what happens if it freezes, probably nothing?
Bill D
Works faster at higher temperatures. I have no idea what happens if it freezes, probably nothing?
Bill D
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guythatbrews
Titanium
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The evaporust worked a charm. 1 hour soak and it didn't harm the engraving fill. Not perfect but close and about 0 time and elbow grease expended. Thanks!
challenger
Stainless
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- Hampstead, NC-S.E. Coast
Spooge tank. Electrolyte and a battery charger.
guythatbrews
Titanium
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I am 100% sold on the evaporust. It's super easy to use. A quart was 10 bucks and you can reuse it until it stops working.
eKretz
Diamond; Mod Squad
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- Northwest Indiana, USA
Where's the 'after' photo?! Come on guy! 
guythatbrews
Titanium
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eKretz
Diamond; Mod Squad
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- Northwest Indiana, USA
Haha, not sure if you were thinking I didn't believe you? I just wanted to see how well it worked. I've got a couple I picked up somewhere that are a bit rusty. Was thinking I'll go grab some of that stuff if it works, but wanted to see the results first. Looks pretty good.