Rust removal

[JimS]

In the past I`ve use a product called PHIX for removing rust.

I can`t find it locally anymore and was going to order from Gemplers but I thought I`d ask around first.

What product do you folks use when removing rust from metal, or porcelain sinks/toilets etc. I don`t want one of the products that turns rust to primer as PHIX is a liquid that you spray on and that makes it handy for my projects. But..... open to suggetions.

Thanks.

[SNike05]

We have a product here in Canada called C.L.R (Calcium lime rust) which is very popular I don`t know if you have it in the south but it works great.

[tubafeak]

I use my angle grinder, but since I`m doing a full restoration that may not be what you`re looking for. CLR seems to be a good product for what you are looking to do, I`ve never used it but I`d like to try it. Aircraft stripper should work too but it may be too powerful for what you need.

[Koop]

You forgot to mention the sandblaster Tubafeak! I agree. I use aircraft and an agle grinder for most of my rust removal. CLR is not a bad product, but for heavy rust it is not going to cut it. What kind of rust are you looking to remove and where is it on the car?

[The Pit]

Oxisolv Rust Remover is a spray-on that works well. You need to remove any serious rust first with a grinder (if its really bad) or DA sander, spot blast the surface, then spray Oxisolv. It will chemically convert any remaining surface rust to zinc phosphate.

I get Oxisolv at swap meets, but you can order from Eastwood and other places too.

[tubafeak]

You forgot to mention the sandblaster Tubafeak! I agree. I use aircraft and an agle grinder for most of my rust removal. CLR is not a bad product, but for heavy rust it is not going to cut it. What kind of rust are you looking to remove and where is it on the car?

I haven`t gotten my sandblaster yet, it`s too messy in the garage. Plasma cutters are also nice if the rust is really bad, just zip the panel right off :flameon !