hello
anyone ever use evapo rust on motorcycle rims ? how did it work
is it worth the cost ?


thank you

 

Evap-O-Rust works.

However, there are cheaper alternatives, especially if you intend to soak something as large as a rim.

I collect old tools, handplanes, chisels, etc, many of which are still good except that they have been sitting in a shed and have patina'd (Rusted and collected grundge.)

Those that are worth salvaging, I brass brush and rinse, then submerge the tool in a mixture of Citric acid and water,
1 cup of citric to every gallon of warm water.

Light rust will take anywhere from a few hours to overnight, heavier a bit longer.
Take the item out, it will be coated with a black wet layer which can stain clothing, hands, etc..
Rinse and scrub under running water, the rust should be gone, if not dip again.
Repeat until you are happy.
Dry and cover the exposed metal with wax, or?


It won't damage solidly adhered Chrome.
Chrome with rust beneath may lift.
Exposed steel treated this way will have a grey dull appearance, but it can be painted over or polished up well.

Let the leftover mixture sit and pour off the "Cleaner part into jugs once it settles to save if you wish, it will be effective for more items, or flush it down the drain, it's safe,
Citric is in many of our food products, and rust is everywhere.

As I said, it stains, but soap and water will clean your hands.


Citric is available in different sizes on The 'Bay, or Amazon.

 

thank you for the response , great advice