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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: One Sick Puppy on April 09, 2009, 07:15:35 AM

Title: Best way to remove rust?
Post by: One Sick Puppy on April 09, 2009, 07:15:35 AM

I just bought a Sammy and it's got alot of surface rust on most of the underside. I want to clean it up so it both looks nice and lasts longer. I'll be removing the axles, springs, etc. anyway, in preparation for a SPOA lift. I'll be doing the work in the back yard. Are sandblasters as messy as I assume they are? I've never used one... don't even know if they make portable ones that I could rent/buy.

What's the best way to remove the rust?

Title: Re: Best way to remove rust?
Post by: Jeremiah on April 09, 2009, 05:59:35 PM

You can pressure wash it with soap & water, or steam clean it - then paint it with a rust neutralizer & follow up with an undercoating. Sand blaster would work - but again - follow up with undercoating, and yes - sandblasting is as "dirty" as you think it is. Pretend you're on a beach with 100 MPH winds, and someone dropping sand from the sky.

Title: Re: Best way to remove rust?
Post by: One Sick Puppy on April 09, 2009, 06:02:19 PM

Thanks. I'll see how bad things are when I start taking things apart.

Title: Re: Best way to remove rust?
Post by: mypocketsrfull on April 09, 2009, 08:20:55 PM

http://www.rowand.net/Shop/Tools/Electrolysis.htm (http://www.rowand.net/Shop/Tools/Electrolysis.htm)


http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm (http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/rust/electrolytic_derusting.htm)

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Title: Re: Best way to remove rust?
Post by: ack on April 10, 2009, 09:12:15 PM

Quote from: mypocketsrfull on April 09, 2009, 08:20:55 PM

i love acks faq

Thank you!

Title: Re: Best way to remove rust?
Post by: xoloski on April 11, 2009, 07:24:44 AM

Check out evap-o-rust.
I've seen the results at:  http://www.evaporust.com/
The looks impressive.
I've never tired the product myself.
There is on rust here in southeast Arizona, unless the vehicle came from where I grew up in northern Minnesota where, on a quite evening, you can sit outside and hear the cars rust.

Title: Re: Best way to remove rust?
Post by: Jeremiah on April 11, 2009, 10:36:10 AM

POR has been a popular choice for years.