Removing Rust with Vinegar
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@TheAnalGorilla I have an old chromoly bicycle the has some tuff spots to get to that have some surface rust. Im going to try soaking the frame in vinegar to get it out. Do you think it would harm the chromoly plating, if not would I mix water, and baking soda for the after vinegar soak?Any help?
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when you are done, you can dump the vinegar on weeds to kill them
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now sand it while its inthe viniger :P
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You should have put a primer first and sanded it to make it smooth and it would have turned out perfect IMO...still a good looking tool...Congrats =]
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@CampLiberty1989 you're welcome :) my family also prefers the old usa made products
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@Qubeetubee LOL. I've had that for several years, it was a gift for one of my kids, just never opened it. I'd be embarrassed.
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@aleiakay Thanks for the comment and watching the video. Take care.
Hey, chemist here. Two things:
1. Vinegar WILL NOT eat the normal metal. It will separate oxygen from iron (rust) but not iron from iron or iron from carbon (steel).
2. YOU NEED to neutralize the acid (vinegar) on the part after soaking. Simple as dunking in some water with baking soda (best method). If you don't, any remaining acid on the part WILL CAUSE IT TO RUST AGAIN QUICKLY. Rinsing is not good enough.
I use 50% acetic acid at work to clean parts. Vinegar is same, but 5%.
TheAnalGorilla 3 months ago 4
@TheAnalGorilla Thanks for the info. I haven't had any problem yet with rust, however it is still very "pitted" on that one area from the heavy rust that was on it. Thanks again.
CampLiberty1989 2 months ago
Rust and China are bad. mmmkay?
GoColts8263 5 months ago
@GoColts8263 These were made in the states, when products were built to last. That's why I try to purchase "old" tools. The metal, etc. was much better and will last. Made in China is junk, I agree. I'd rather pay a little more for quality than try to save a buck or two.
CampLiberty1989 2 months ago
most of the new tools in the market today are made in china and they are bad equipment.
ayattiubing 5 months ago
@ayattiubing Agreed. Thanks for watching.
CampLiberty1989 2 months ago