[sdiy] products for rust removal - the joys of phosphoric acid

[aankrom]

I found some spray stuff at a hardware store that uses PA, but it is 
more expensive than Naval Jelly. I am now soaking a rusty panel in a tub 
with Naval Jelly that I tried to dilute. I mixed it well, but some of 
the goop stays goop. I'm hoping enough PA dissolved in the water and 
that it is strong enough. If not, I break down and buy spray stuff.

For light rust on tools, I love De-Oxit! Expensive, but totally worth 
it - way better than WD40 - especially for old switches and pots.

AA

On Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:07:30 -0500, aankrom wrote:
> I use Naval Jelly. It's basically phosphoric acid in a gel medium. I
> mentioned that I didn't like the paint-eating factor. Maybe that's
> just what it does. I was wondering if anyone had tried diluting it. I
> suppose I could try it and let you all know my results since I have
> some and it's not like it's expensive. I suppose I'm looking for
> what-not-to-do advise before I dive in.
>
> AA
>
>> Hi Guys,
>>
>> Look up Naval Jelly. I used it on my old Bicycle from the 50's that 
>> I had
>> bought in a swap meet.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Terry
>
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