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Bob,
They are doing very well. I look at them every day.
There are pop rivets in the two pieces and, as of last night, seem uneffected.
The froth started the almost as soon as I put them in.
By what you are saying, over time the acid in the solution must get stronger. Also, in the process, the acid must get used up. Therefore, the mixture must go off with time and use. Any idea how long it will last?
As a consequence of this experiment, my laundry smells nice.
Smells nice as in like the Bundy distillery?:twisted:
Regards,
Tote
As I said, expensive......$320 for what used to cost $25 not so long ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tote
Time for a one week update.
The solution appears to have become thicker. Mould is also growing on the surface.
Quite a lot of rust has dissolved away already (although you wouldn't think it).
Attachment 30462
The rivets appear to be unchanged.
I tried a mix of 1:10 molasses a couple of years ago and was most unimpressed with the result. I put in a rusty bike tank that had all the paint removed - after a month the shiny metal bits were a little more shiny but the rust was there and had not moved. I moved the tank every couple of days and left it completely submerged for about 4 weeks.
Was a waste of time.
Garry
Luckily I don't have to sit there 24/7 looking at it.Quote:
Originally Posted by garrycol
I have a few items that need to be de-rusted. I've been looking for a product I used about twenty years ago but they must have stopped making it. Most of the products on the shelf are rust converters and not rust dissolvers and they're all nasty.
I'm a very patient fellow and am willing to wait.
I should be able to dispose of the leftovers in the compost bin.
Try chipping the big flaky rust bubbles off. it gives the molasses less work to do.......
After 6 days in a mix of 13lt of molassis in a 55lt black plastic garbage bin the battery carrier I brought from Tony S is pretty much clean and ready to paint. I hit it with the gurney this afternoon and put it back in the molassis but its just about perfect.
Before pic, you can see it at the back, I'll post the after pic tomorrow if I get a chance.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...10/11/1685.jpg
Regards,
Tote
It's really bubbling now.
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The mould growing on the surface is also clearly visible. I'll remove that.
And the after shots, this has been soaking for nine days, I cleaned it up with the Gerni and dried it with a heat gun.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tote
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...1/IMG_3076.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...1/IMG_3077.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...1/IMG_3078.jpg
Regards,
Tote
