Brilliant. Don't understand how you don't have more 'likes' for all your views. This is a really safe environmental and personal safety way of dealing with rust.
Thanks, I just did this on a bike chain and only rinsed with water. Dried with a fan and had rust on it again in an hour! I'll do it again and try with the baking soda
@@4centhotdog as soon as it's clean should've painted it and put some grease all over the chain. Here in NYC the steel bridges the rust is removed then painted of course using primer first. If they don't paint it the rust will come back in days. That's on thing I hate about metals RUST.
@@fernandosalas8589 Never put grease on a bicycle chain. Better to degrease it (after a new one is ridden for a couple of hundred miles first) and then apply wax or Rock and Roll lube. Once it's badly rusted it's time for a new chain, period.
Vinegar works really well, but after you finish you need to wash the surface with a water/baking soda solution to neutralize the vinegar acid. Very nice video. Thanks for posting it.
A sodium bicarbonate soak should work for other acids too, such as HCl ("muriatic acid") and you may need a plain water soak after that before you go on to any painting or other surface treatment.
This is exactly what I needed to see, have some rusty bits lying around for 2 weeks wondering what to use, would be a nightmare to wire brush the full towbar and bumper, brackets etc, so vinegar shpping here I come. Your daughter gets approval as well dude.
I'm using the paper towels (or thin cotton towels) saturated with vinegar and strategically placed on my mail box to cover all the rusted areas. I cover it with Saran Wrap to prevent rapid evaporation and, to keep it covered over time, keep the whole thing in place with small magnets which keep it all nice and tight. This should maximize the vinegar affect with the least effort until it's ready to be removed with steel wool.
Thanks, . just a tip, the towels need to be kept wet with vinegar. Respray towels with vinegar every, 10 to 30 minutes... depending on evaporation rate. Good luck !
Thanks,..Just a reminder, the towel method is most effective when the towels are kept wet with the vinegar. On large pieces, a pump spray tank is better than the spray bottle.
Excellent demonstration! I have large wrought iron candlesticks which have rusted. Looking forward to wrapping the awkward shape with kitchen roll. I didn't have a large container to soak them! 👍
I've used it to clean most rust. 3 to 12 hours depending on metal type and depth of degradation. It works and its cheap! Tools we just coat them rubbing old motor oil with a rag. Denatured Alcohol to remove oil and then hit them with Rustolium where applicable. Next we reapply WD-40 any movable parts/hinge mechanisms.
I have an old jigsaw, been in the shed for decades unused. The blade, the part that holds the blade, and the flexible plate it rests on were covered in rust. I didn't have any vinegar (other than malt!) but I did have some Windex. Turns out it literally says on the label that it cleans with vinegar (I'm assuming distilled white vinegar). So I immersed the jigsaw - the affected parts - in a shallow square dish containing Windex and left it for 24 hours. Much to my surprise the water was now a browny red colour, and the jigsaw was a lot cleaner. So when in doubt, if you don't have any vinegar but you do have Windex, try it!
Thank you so much for this video!!! I'm cleaning rusted areas of my tub before patching with epoxy, and I brought a jar of naval jelly which I've been too afraid to open. I'm SO happy to find a MUCH less toxic way! And with the paper towel method, I think the vinegar will work for this application! You saved me so much stress and headache! :-) I'm grateful!
The paper towel tip is awesome! I've got rusted parts on the motorcycle I've just bought that wouldn't be easy to take off... I might just leave them on and do this! Thank you.
On the vehicle, rust removal... That's a great idea ! When using the paper towel method , be sure to keep the towels saturated , (respray about every 30 minutes), and, a 1" to 2" wide paint brush to push out air bubbles . Good luck !
Good tips. Is there anything I can do to stop those from rusting again after getting out of the vinegar bath? They start to rust very quickly even I wash them with water. Also some aluminum parts are showing some rust marks after the vinegar bath.
I posted a second video, showing how to alleviate the rust "flash" issue, also, the next steps would be preparing the metal for primer, paint or a light oil coating, using sand paper, steel wool, abrasive pads or a fine bristle stainless steel wire brush. The final preparations would inherently remove any and all rust flash. Thanks for watching, Good Luck.
Sir how long we have to dip in vinegar solution ??? N thnxx in abundant for sharing such a nice way ... actually I just want to remove rust from metal furniture does it work on it ????
Thanks for posting this video. I have been using a bench grinder to clean up rusty tools, which gets a little stenuous after a while (mainly in the neck), so I might give the vinegar method a go. Just one question: Is it possible to re-use vinegar that has has had rusty items soaking in it? Or does the vinegar lose its rust removing ability and have to be thrown away? Thanks.
Your welcome. Great question, the vinegar will eventually become weaker with use but, only the time required to strip a part is affected. Also, extra attention is required on "cast" parts. There are low grade castings which seemingly deteriorate (lose layers of material)in a vinegar bath. On questionable cast tools/ parts, dip for no more than 15 minute intervals and check progress. Thanks and Good Luck.
@@streetsmart1164 Right. Generators made in 'cheap. ?.....er china, use low grade potmetal, for fuel petcocks on gas tanks. I found this out, when soaking a rusted tank, in vinegar for 4 days. It chewed up, the housing.......some kinda grey, soft metal. Don't know xactly, maybe pewter or something.....
I Watched your other video on drying the vinegar completely so it doesnt flash rust again, how did you do that with that glovebox lid in this video where the edges are folded over? How did you ensure it was completely dry inside?
Good tutorial. Have you experimented with different types of vinegar? Apple cider, distilled, white. The cleaning vinegar, appears to have the highest % of acidity. My rust removal has primarily been on motorcycle gas tanks. I use to use muriatic acid. I don't use it anymore, too much special handling and disposal involved. Soo, I am going to try the vinegar method. As others have mentioned, the flash rust after treatment is the other component to address.
@@layzy24 I think what he meant by inert was the acid stops doing anything, whereas harsher chemicals would continue eating away at the metal. Vinegar does need to be cleaned off though as it will flash rust as it dries. So in other words, it'll get rid of the rust that was there, but upon drying it will create new flash rust. If that is left untreated, it will be easier for further rust to form. So neutralising with baking soda keeps the clean metal finish. Hope that helps!
Kool, ..some dumbbells are cast metal...be sure to check their progress within the first hour using a small wire brush (porosity of cast parts can accelerate the process).. you'll want to prevent unnecessary material loss. Good luck !
this is genius idea with tissue paper thank you i have a small issue tho with vinegar i use vinegar and everything gets perfectly clean, then i rinse it and put it on warmer to dry. but no matter what i do, there is a layer of orange rust that appears later on its own... its not a deep layer, its like a thin layer of dust but with rust instead... why is that ? what should i do after i take stuff out of vinegar ?
I want to re-paint some rusted outdoor furniture. If this method would work? Do you dilute the vinegar with water? Or it’s just pure vinegar. The vinegar and oil is to pre- clean/ remove any paint residue? Thank you!
The water/oil demonstration, was to highlight the fact that the vinegar will not clean rusty parts that have oils on their surface. Likewise, painted parts with surface rust, will not clean up with vinegar. The vinegar is used undiluted. Using the vinegar as a cleaning solution in conjunction with paint prep should remove most of the rust. Of course depending on the amount of rust results may vary. Great questions, Thanks.
I have a bird bath that I acquired and after 7 years i need to clean the rust off of it. I filled it with ginger for 24 hours and now using a wire brush. It looks much better but still needs a lot rust to get rid of. Can you make any suggestions? Should I just try the paper towel method several times? Wish I could add a photo of the bird bath.
Just a guess, but, if it's a cast iron basin, it may require a more aggressive method of rust removal, such as media blasting or a metal striping acid used at a special facility.
I have a really rusty BBQ lid. The paper towel method seems ideal because of the size of it. How long do you think i should leave on the soaked paper towel?
Great question,... The minimum time to see reaction is about one hour (on bare metal), the paper towel will tint Burnt orange. If what you are cleaning has a painted surface with rust combined, it will take more time because the paint coating will slow the vinegar /rust reaction. Good luck.
Thank you so much, so I am guessing that's what I've been doing wrong, since haven't been able to take off rust of my tools, gotta degrease them first....
The wood tends to absorb the rust deposits, creating a permanent discoloration. I've cleaned the wood thoroughly then masked the wood with Duct tape and then used the towel method for a minimal amount of saturation. Good luck.
I've been asked, why not cloth towels... The paper towel is easy to rip and maneuver into tight corners. BTW, an all plastic pump sprayer is great for larger projects.
Just wondering, If the vinegar comes in contact with wood or leather will it damage it? I plan on trying this technique on the Metal parts of a steamer trunk but the metal parts are surrounded by said leather and wood.
The wood will soak up the vinegar along with the rust deposits,.. turning the wood black . I would imagine that the same result would apply to leather. I recommend that you research an alternative technique of rust removal. Great question, Thanks
It’s simply acetic acid….just be careful how long you leave the objects immersed…once it’s removed the the acid, it will continue to dissolve the metal….keep checking it…
Hello there, Sorry for my ignorance. Is it safe for aluminum? Since I have metal bracket that rusted at the top of my graphics card heatsink which is made from aluminum.
Great question, I've used the vinegar on aluminum, which seems less affected by the vinegar. That being said, I'm not sure how dissimilar metals will react. My suggestion is to try a minimal amount on a small area and gauge the progress. Good luck.
Great question, Spray silicone, WD-40, other light lubricants will protect from moisture. Johnson's paste wax, will provide more protection, with no oily film. "Enamel" based spray Clear coat can be used, in Clear gloss, Semi gloss or flat finish,.. the most durable finishes would be provided by zinc, cadmium, nickel, chrome vendors. I hope this helps, Thanks
I've used a couple of paper towels as filter inside of a funnel, to catch rust debris then reused the vinegar several times. Here's another tip,...do not disturb the item once it is in the bath. After an hour of soaking, carefully remove the item and the vinegar should appear mostly unused. Hand clean the item separate from the bath (wire brush, steel wool, abrasive pad,) and a smaller amount of vinegar out a spray bottle. I hope this helps, Thanks
I was worried about doing this until I heard "inert vinegar". It was all I needed to hear. Great info and great job. Thank a bunch.
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Brilliant. Don't understand how you don't have more 'likes' for all your views. This is a really safe environmental and personal safety way of dealing with rust.
Can't believe this doesn't have more views. Thank you very much for spreading your wisdom sir!!
Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it.. glad to help. Regarding the views... It's as if there is no rust in the world... That's Cool.
Street Smart I like your way of thinking, less views means less unhappy people with rusted parts.
You are a good Dad! I love how you treat your daughter! Thank you for the informative podcast!
Thank you for this great demonstration. Sure beats those very expensive $24 a gallon rust removers or the dangerous muriatic acid methods. Well done!
I'm glad it was helpful, Thanks
Final rinse with Baking Soda/Water mix, to neutralize the acid from the Vinegar. helps with Flash rust.
Thanks, I just did this on a bike chain and only rinsed with water. Dried with a fan and had rust on it again in an hour! I'll do it again and try with the baking soda
Will this work for skateboard bearings? I used vinegar to get rid if rust. Will the baking soda and water mix work to for the rinse.
@@4centhotdog try wd40 for exemple or another oil
@@4centhotdog as soon as it's clean should've painted it and put some grease all over the chain. Here in NYC the steel bridges the rust is removed then painted of course using primer first. If they don't paint it the rust will come back in days. That's on thing I hate about metals RUST.
@@fernandosalas8589 Never put grease on a bicycle chain. Better to degrease it (after a new one is ridden for a couple of hundred miles first) and then apply wax or Rock and Roll lube. Once it's badly rusted it's time for a new chain, period.
Great tips! I enjoy the father - daughter collaboration. Thanks!👊
Thanks, to you Too
Vinegar works really well, but after you finish you need to wash the surface with a water/baking soda solution to neutralize the vinegar acid. Very nice video. Thanks for posting it.
A sodium bicarbonate soak should work for other acids too, such as HCl ("muriatic acid") and you may need a plain water soak after that before you go on to any painting or other surface treatment.
What happens if you don't neitralize it? Does rust come back even quicker?
@@layzy24 Vinegar neutralizes itself on the surface by continuing to react with the workpiece until it reaches equilibrium PH with the environment.
This is exactly what I needed to see, have some rusty bits lying around for 2 weeks wondering what to use, would be a nightmare to wire brush the full towbar and bumper, brackets etc, so vinegar shpping here I come. Your daughter gets approval as well dude.
I'm using the paper towels (or thin cotton towels) saturated with vinegar and strategically placed on my mail box to cover all the rusted areas. I cover it with Saran Wrap to prevent rapid evaporation and, to keep it covered over time, keep the whole thing in place with small magnets which keep it all nice and tight.
This should maximize the vinegar affect with the least effort until it's ready to be removed with steel wool.
This paper towel tip is pure genius. Can't wait to try it - thanks, that's just what I needed.
Thanks, . just a tip, the towels need to be kept wet with vinegar. Respray towels with vinegar every, 10 to 30 minutes... depending on evaporation rate.
Good luck !
That paper towel method is awesome.
thx never saw the paper towel method before. Great video.
Thanks,..Just a reminder, the towel method is most effective when the towels are kept wet with the vinegar. On large pieces, a pump spray tank is better than the spray bottle.
Excellent demonstration! I have large wrought iron candlesticks which have rusted. Looking forward to wrapping the awkward shape with kitchen roll. I didn't have a large container to soak them! 👍
Fantastic, thanks a lot, this will help us hugely with sorting out my son’s “new” and very tired rusty race car parts.
Say “bye” Danny....
“Bye Danny” 😄
Wins the RUclips video of the day!
How awesome that that you have the best helper a father could have!!
It's totally "Awesome",
Thanks Bob.
Thank's for mentioning that the vinegar becomes inert, when it dries. It makes the process, much more relaxed!
Thanks,.. good luck
WOW!!!!! The Vinegar and paper towel method is going to be my goto on my old 61 Lincoln Continental. Thank you so much folks!
Great idea, I've always wondered how to soak big objects, you solved it for me lol
Terrific, thank you. The idea of wrapping is great. I think there are some interesting options to explore here 👌
I've used it to clean most rust. 3 to 12 hours depending on metal type and depth of degradation. It works and its cheap! Tools we just coat them rubbing old motor oil with a rag. Denatured Alcohol to remove oil and then hit them with Rustolium where applicable. Next we reapply WD-40 any movable parts/hinge mechanisms.
I have an old jigsaw, been in the shed for decades unused. The blade, the part that holds the blade, and the flexible plate it rests on were covered in rust. I didn't have any vinegar (other than malt!) but I did have some Windex. Turns out it literally says on the label that it cleans with vinegar (I'm assuming distilled white vinegar). So I immersed the jigsaw - the affected parts - in a shallow square dish containing Windex and left it for 24 hours. Much to my surprise the water was now a browny red colour, and the jigsaw was a lot cleaner. So when in doubt, if you don't have any vinegar but you do have Windex, try it!
Exactly the example I was looking for. Thank you
Thank you so much for this video!!! I'm cleaning rusted areas of my tub before patching with epoxy, and I brought a jar of naval jelly which I've been too afraid to open. I'm SO happy to find a MUCH less toxic way! And with the paper towel method, I think the vinegar will work for this application! You saved me so much stress and headache! :-) I'm grateful!
You are very Welcome... Best of luck with that project !
The paper towel tip is awesome!
I've got rusted parts on the motorcycle I've just bought that wouldn't be easy to take off... I might just leave them on and do this!
Thank you.
On the vehicle, rust removal... That's a great idea !
When using the paper towel method , be sure to keep the towels saturated , (respray about every 30 minutes), and, a 1" to 2" wide paint brush to push out air bubbles .
Good luck !
Brilliant! Thank you to you both and greetings from Australia.
Thanks for the tips and tricks! Dani has a pretty smile :)
Good tips. Is there anything I can do to stop those from rusting again after getting out of the vinegar bath? They start to rust very quickly even I wash them with water. Also some aluminum parts are showing some rust marks after the vinegar bath.
I posted a second video, showing how to alleviate the rust "flash" issue,
also, the next steps would be preparing the metal for primer, paint or a light oil coating, using sand paper, steel wool, abrasive pads or a fine bristle stainless steel wire brush. The final preparations would inherently remove any and all rust flash. Thanks for watching, Good Luck.
thank you, my two saw blades look brand new again and the axe head too, enjoy an excellent day
I'm glad to know it worked for you,.. Thanks!
And its cheaper than any over priced rust remover. Nice tip!
Thanks mate, I was worry about how to remove rust from metal stand I use your tissue paper technique it work very well....
Sir how long we have to dip in vinegar solution ??? N thnxx in abundant for sharing such a nice way ... actually I just want to remove rust from metal furniture does it work on it ????
Thank you, that's really helpful. And I'm wondering if a piece of cloth or rag instead of paper towel would also work as well?
You're welcome, . Paper towels have the advantage of flexibility and easily make contact to various surface shapes using a 1" paint brush,
Why don’t you try it, and let us know?
Great tip! Will the internet see more content? I can see this blowing up!
Hello @Street Smart;
Great job.
Thanks,
Any specific type of vinegar? Or apple cider vinegar specifically? Great vid btw, thanks for share
Excuse me.I want to ask a question.Did you use white vinegar or apple vinegar?
I've never seen the paper towel method before, this is really great! Thanks team.
Thanks for posting this video. I have been using a bench grinder to clean up rusty tools, which gets a little stenuous after a while (mainly in the neck), so I might give the vinegar method a go.
Just one question: Is it possible to re-use vinegar that has has had rusty items soaking in it? Or does the vinegar lose its rust removing ability and have to be thrown away? Thanks.
Your welcome.
Great question, the vinegar will eventually become weaker with use but, only the time required to strip a part is affected. Also, extra attention is required on "cast" parts. There are low grade castings which seemingly deteriorate (lose layers of material)in a vinegar bath. On questionable cast tools/ parts, dip for no more than 15 minute intervals and check progress. Thanks and Good Luck.
@@streetsmart1164 Right. Generators made in 'cheap. ?.....er china, use low grade potmetal, for fuel petcocks on gas tanks. I found this out, when soaking a rusted tank, in vinegar for 4 days. It chewed up, the housing.......some kinda grey, soft metal. Don't know xactly, maybe pewter or something.....
I use it all the time...love it
I Watched your other video on drying the vinegar completely so it doesnt flash rust again, how did you do that with that glovebox lid in this video where the edges are folded over? How did you ensure it was completely dry inside?
Great question,
I used compressed air to dry it out.
Actually blowing the vinegar out of the seams from inside. Thanks
@@streetsmart1164 thankyou!
Good tutorial. Have you experimented with different types of vinegar?
Apple cider, distilled, white. The cleaning vinegar, appears to have the highest % of acidity. My rust removal has primarily been on motorcycle gas tanks. I use to use muriatic acid. I don't use it anymore, too much special handling and disposal involved. Soo, I am going to try the vinegar method. As others have mentioned, the flash rust after treatment is the other component to address.
He said it was inert tho. Reffering to no need to Neutralize it. Or is that not the case here?
@@layzy24 I think what he meant by inert was the acid stops doing anything, whereas harsher chemicals would continue eating away at the metal. Vinegar does need to be cleaned off though as it will flash rust as it dries. So in other words, it'll get rid of the rust that was there, but upon drying it will create new flash rust. If that is left untreated, it will be easier for further rust to form. So neutralising with baking soda keeps the clean metal finish. Hope that helps!
Great video but can I use this on my car panels and wheel arches?
thanks sir, i am verry glad to learn a lot to remove rust from me verry old motorcyccle , 50 years old he is , rims are verry rusty
Thanks. Greetings from Greece brother
Very good video, nicely prepared and demonstrated.
Thank you now i can fix my big mouth Billy bass singing fish!
Awesome! Gonna attempt this with some old metal weight/dumbbells!
Kool, ..some dumbbells are cast metal...be sure to check their progress within the first hour using a small wire brush (porosity of cast parts can accelerate the process).. you'll want to prevent unnecessary material loss.
Good luck !
@@streetsmart1164 Thank you for your tips and knowledge!
Gonna go do this on my 06 performance peeling Grey crown vic
Wow, this is amazing! Thanks!
What if you cover the towel with Saran Wrap?
this is genius idea with tissue paper thank you
i have a small issue tho with vinegar
i use vinegar and everything gets perfectly clean, then i rinse it and put it on warmer to dry. but no matter what i do, there is a layer of orange rust that appears later on its own... its not a deep layer, its like a thin layer of dust but with rust instead... why is that ? what should i do after i take stuff out of vinegar ?
I did a follow up vid
"vinegar cleaning update"...addressing that issue, . Usually, a final wipe with unused vinegar then thoroughly dried solves it.
Cool method, testing if it works at the moment on a cruiser bicycle,Greets from The Netherlands .
Thanks, and Good Luck !
i use vinegar on the bbq same way w/ towels didn't get rid of paint or anything worked great
Perfect. Thank you.
Thank you! Good to know!
how long before the strong smell of vinegar goes away or does it linger?
@@jerrysegal2903 until it’s dry.
What a great video, thank you!!!
I want to re-paint some rusted outdoor furniture. If this method would work? Do you dilute the vinegar with water? Or it’s just pure vinegar. The vinegar and oil is to pre- clean/ remove any paint residue? Thank you!
The water/oil demonstration, was to highlight the fact that the vinegar will not clean rusty parts that have oils on their surface. Likewise, painted parts with surface rust, will not clean up with vinegar.
The vinegar is used undiluted.
Using the vinegar as a cleaning solution in conjunction with paint prep should remove most of the rust. Of course depending on the amount of rust results may vary.
Great questions, Thanks.
Is it simply the regular white vinegar?
Yes, none simpler.
What type of vinegar did you use or do you that is most affective?
Regular grocery store vinegar
I have a bird bath that I acquired and after 7 years i need to clean the rust off of it. I filled it with ginger for 24 hours and now using a wire brush. It looks much better but still needs a lot rust to get rid of. Can you make any suggestions? Should I just try the paper towel method several times? Wish I could add a photo of the bird bath.
Just a guess, but, if it's a cast iron basin, it may require a more aggressive method of rust removal, such as media blasting or a metal striping acid used at a special facility.
@@streetsmart1164 it could be cast iron
I had some oxidized vacuum tube covers from my receiver, I soaked them completely on white vinegar for 24 hours and the rust was completely gone!
Great idea using a paper towel or cloth with vinegar if the object can’t be put in a container filled with vinegar!
Thanks ! ; )
What is the oil & vinegar for?
Only to illustrate that the metal parts to be cleaned of rust using vinegar, must be free of any oils . Thanks
I have a really rusty BBQ lid. The paper towel method seems ideal because of the size of it.
How long do you think i should leave on the soaked paper towel?
Great question,... The minimum time to see reaction is about one hour (on bare metal), the paper towel will tint Burnt orange. If what you are cleaning has a painted surface with rust combined, it will take more time because the paint coating will slow the vinegar /rust reaction. Good luck.
I use the paper towel method on my old school barbells, works great.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this
Absolutely golden😃👍
Nice sweatless victory.
Thank you so much, so I am guessing that's what I've been doing wrong, since haven't been able to take off rust of my tools, gotta degrease them first....
Thank you!
Great info !
Krispy critters cereal!!! Omg hahhha
What will soaking a wood handle do? For instance a wood handled screwdriver or chisel? Will the wood deteriorate?
The wood tends to absorb the rust deposits, creating a permanent discoloration.
I've cleaned the wood thoroughly then masked the wood with Duct tape and then used the towel method for a minimal amount of saturation.
Good luck.
The saturated paper towel has me in shock
I've been asked, why not cloth towels... The paper towel is easy to rip and maneuver into tight corners. BTW, an all plastic pump sprayer is great for larger projects.
Thanks brotha
I really like how the bottle is labeled "viniger"
Isn’t that still soaking?
Wow! Paper towel method!
Thanks!
Nice, well done.
Very useful video, thank you.
Just wondering, If the vinegar comes in contact with wood or leather will it damage it? I plan on trying this technique on the Metal parts of a steamer trunk but the metal parts are surrounded by said leather and wood.
The wood will soak up the vinegar along with the rust deposits,.. turning the wood black . I would imagine that the same result would apply to leather. I recommend that you research an alternative technique of rust removal.
Great question, Thanks
Street Smart - thanks for the info I’ll have to try your technique on another project some day
Pretty awesome! Thanks for the hack bro!!
Vinegar is a powerful frequency.
why is it called viniger on the bottle?🤔
Great job
That’s brilliant thanks 👍
What if the metal that I want to clean is rusty but it also has a paint? Do I remove the paint first with paint thinner then apply vinegar afterwards?
Is this straight vinegar or a water mix?
It's vinegar straight.
It’s simply acetic acid….just be careful how long you leave the objects immersed…once it’s removed the the acid, it will continue to dissolve the metal….keep checking it…
Hello there,
Sorry for my ignorance. Is it safe for aluminum? Since I have metal bracket that rusted at the top of my graphics card heatsink which is made from aluminum.
Great question,
I've used the vinegar on aluminum, which seems less affected by the vinegar. That being said, I'm not sure how dissimilar metals will react.
My suggestion is to try a minimal amount on a small area and gauge the progress.
Good luck.
In a floor board. Can you pour on floor to soak
A floorboard could be saturated.. (assuming that there are no holes to drain through).
what type of vinegar?
Same vinegar, .. you could make a salad dressing with.
So cool thank you!!
Good video thanks
Hello , After use the vinegar what can I do to protect them against rust again?🤷🏻♂️
Great question,
Spray silicone, WD-40, other light lubricants will protect from moisture.
Johnson's paste wax, will provide more protection, with no oily film.
"Enamel" based spray Clear coat can be used, in Clear gloss, Semi gloss or flat finish,.. the most durable finishes would be provided by zinc, cadmium, nickel, chrome vendors. I hope this helps, Thanks
how many times can you reuse the same vinegar bath?
I've used a couple of paper towels as filter inside of a funnel, to catch rust debris then reused the vinegar several times. Here's another tip,...do not disturb the item once it is in the bath. After an hour of soaking, carefully remove the item and the vinegar should appear mostly unused. Hand clean the item separate from the bath (wire brush, steel wool, abrasive pad,) and a smaller amount of vinegar out a spray bottle.
I hope this helps, Thanks
Brilliant thankyou
You're welcome
Excellent.