- effectively removes rust from iron and steel objects without damaging the metal
- after the treatment, the surface is ready for further treatment
- product can be reused after filtration
Use undiluted:
- spread over the surface being cleaned, e.g., with a brush and let it work until the rust has been removed
- contact time can range from a few minutes to a few hours depending on the rust build-up on the object
- not necessary to rinse
- dry the cleaned surface very carefully, lightly abrade, and apply oil, non-water-based paint, or other protective treatment
Use diluted:
- at first pour water (9 parts) and then phosphoric acid (1 part) into a dish
- submerge the object being cleaned in the mixture and let it sit until the rust has been removed
- not necessary to rinse
- dry the cleaned surface very carefully, e.g., with a hot-air blower to evaporate all the water, lightly abrade, and apply oil, non-water-based paint, or other protective treatment
Note!
- unsuitable for aluminum, copper, brass, gold or silver