The Rodding Roundtable
Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: TKD_Master38 on December 20, 2004, 05:14:31 AM
Hey Gang,
I recently read something about rust removal on the internet, but since I have CRAFT syndrome really bad, I don't recall where. The basic idea was to use electrolysis by mixing a handful of Arm & Hammer laundry helper which is basically Borax powder to water in a non conductive container, then use your battery charger to hook up one lead to the part to be derusted and the other to a piece of steel to be sacrificed.
Obviously the parts cannot be totally submerged. I think that I would be leery of this in an inclosed area, just like charging a battery.
Anyone out there with any experience doing this?
I have not tried this yet, but I have these 3 sites bookmarked for future reference.
http://www.htpaa.org.au/article-electro.php
http://www.reynlow.com/ww/articles/rusty.htm
http://www.troycustomdetectors.com/shadowtips/electrolysis.html
Maybe they will help answer some of your questions.
Here is one more to check out.........
http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp
MM64 8)
Somebody over at the HAMB did a tech on this during the past year. I don't remember who and can't search 'cause I only lurk over there. IIRC, there was an extensive discussion of the safety aspects of the process and additional links.
Gary
Hey guys,
Thanks for the info. I read all of the sites and am printing them out for my shop library. Beats looking through a hundred sites on the Net. :-)
The process works well, I took off the rust from a large pipe wrench in under 2 hours.
No spectacular effects, no sparks flying, and you former demolitons types would be disappointed with no fireworks or loud noises. Not even a witches brew boiling cauldron effect.
What I like best was hooking it up and being able to walk away and do soemthing else while it was working.
Bruce
There's also been talk of using molasses and water.
http://www.antiqueautoranch.com/montana500/adrian/rust.html
Or, do a search on google: rust removal with molasses.
How large an object can you remove the rust from with this solution?? If you have a big enough container, can you put a fender in there? just wondering :? :?
John
Quote from: "parklane"How large an object can you remove the rust from with this solution?? If you have a big enough container, can you put a fender in there? just wondering :? :?
John
This guy here did a trailer frame in a big plywood box that he made and lined with plastic if I remember right
http://antique-engines.com/electrol.asp
Heres the direct link for the frame..........
http://antique-engines.com/trailer-electrolysis.htm
MM64 8)