The process will … The process will remove the paint and the rust, given enough time to work. It loosens the bond the paint has, and then it peels up in strips. I think you’re further ahead if you hit the paint with a wire brush first though, it will speed things up.
@watsupstartaketwo: … @watsupstartaketwo: Don’t do this in any container you care about, especially a bathtub. My original bucket was stained permanently. I’m sure the bathtub would not fare well.
hi guys thanks for … hi guys thanks for the info man worked great in my used bike shop now im planin on makeing one out of a 70 am computer powersupplu and a plastic 500 gallon drum just for bike frames saves a ton of elbow greese if you guys want pics of how i did it just let me know
It won’t do the … It won’t do the rubber a bit of good, but it’s hard to say for sure whether or not it will be harmed. The process takes paint off metal fairly well. If the trike’s tires are like the ones on pedal cars, they can be removed by cutting them off. There are replacements available for pedal cars; I wouldn’t be surprised if there were for tricycle tires as well. Good luck!
i watched your … i watched your video and tried it, it seems to work very good . i am restoring a 50 yr old kids trike the wheels are rusted and the tires are solid rubber and can’t be removed will the process harm the rubber?
A table spoon per … A table spoon per gallon of water. You may use the solution perpetually for multiple parts but eventually it will depleate the water through evaporation, the washing/baking soda will not deplete. Therefore you should add more water to maitain the aforemention ratio, but do not add more W/B-soda as it will not benifit your rust removal operation.
After a few parts however, you will probably want to dispose of the solution because of crud.
Thank a ton for … Thank a ton for this tip, I know most who will use electrolytic rust removal will thank you, under their breath, in unison.
Further note: make sure that if you use salt for increased conductivity, to get the polarities of the part and electrode right the first time or risk having your part desolve, quite literally, before your eyes.
The difference … The difference between muriatic acid and electrolytic rust removal is that the former removes the rust compleately and seperates it from the “Good” metal. The latter of the two actaully restores the rust closes to the host metal back to actual metal state. Less pitting and deterioration of the patient part is the result.
It should also be noted that after a piece of metal goes trough the electrolytic rust removal it should be stabilized with paint or oil imediately after.
How to remove rust, using electricity…
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@Jakyle1 Ah, good …
@Jakyle1 Ah, good idea.
@jazzwing …
@jazzwing bicarbonate absorbs smells
You keep baking …
You keep baking soda in the fridge?
The process will …
The process will remove the paint and the rust, given enough time to work. It loosens the bond the paint has, and then it peels up in strips. I think you’re further ahead if you hit the paint with a wire brush first though, it will speed things up.
Does this get the …
Does this get the rust under the paint?
@ggariepy woah, …
lucky i didn’t get impatient and just try it 
@ggariepy woah, thanks
@watsupstartaketwo: …
@watsupstartaketwo: Don’t do this in any container you care about, especially a bathtub. My original bucket was stained permanently. I’m sure the bathtub would not fare well.
Hi, can you do this …
Hi, can you do this in a bathtub? Do you know if the rust will stain the enamel? Thanks.
@ggariepy
I’ve …
@ggariepy
I’ve done this several times and it wont harm the parts the negative cable is connected to.
wow i need a new …
wow i need a new keyboard um a 70 amp psu and a 50 gallon plastic drum
hi guys thanks for …
hi guys thanks for the info man worked great in my used bike shop now im planin on makeing one out of a 70 am computer powersupplu and a plastic 500 gallon drum just for bike frames saves a ton of elbow greese if you guys want pics of how i did it just let me know
I assume some sort …
I assume some sort of rust resistant primer would be best for the base coat once the rust has been cleaned off?
No in order to …
No in order to decompose salt it needs to be a liquid. you will not produce any chlorine if its dissolved in water
Wow i know i should …
Wow i know i should have paid more attention in chemistry class. oh well thank you very much i have learn something.
I think you might …
I think you might mean sodium chloride. But Idk if thats the same.
wouldent adding …
wouldent adding salt into the mix make chlorine gas?, since salt is made from sodium and chlorine.
thanks!
thanks!
Hmm, looks like …
Hmm, looks like curry in a bucket. Good idea!
It won’t do the …
It won’t do the rubber a bit of good, but it’s hard to say for sure whether or not it will be harmed. The process takes paint off metal fairly well. If the trike’s tires are like the ones on pedal cars, they can be removed by cutting them off. There are replacements available for pedal cars; I wouldn’t be surprised if there were for tricycle tires as well. Good luck!
i watched your …
i watched your video and tried it, it seems to work very good . i am restoring a 50 yr old kids trike the wheels are rusted and the tires are solid rubber and can’t be removed will the process harm the rubber?
Can´t way to try, …
Can´t way to try, I found more old nice rusted pieces to bring back to life than I thought.
5* I have Eben …
5* I have Eben trying to find out how to do this, it’s very helpful
A table spoon per …
A table spoon per gallon of water. You may use the solution perpetually for multiple parts but eventually it will depleate the water through evaporation, the washing/baking soda will not deplete. Therefore you should add more water to maitain the aforemention ratio, but do not add more W/B-soda as it will not benifit your rust removal operation.
After a few parts however, you will probably want to dispose of the solution because of crud.
Next time use Google its ur friend~!
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Thank a ton for …
Thank a ton for this tip, I know most who will use electrolytic rust removal will thank you, under their breath, in unison.
Further note: make sure that if you use salt for increased conductivity, to get the polarities of the part and electrode right the first time or risk having your part desolve, quite literally, before your eyes.
..X..
The difference …
The difference between muriatic acid and electrolytic rust removal is that the former removes the rust compleately and seperates it from the “Good” metal. The latter of the two actaully restores the rust closes to the host metal back to actual metal state. Less pitting and deterioration of the patient part is the result.
It should also be noted that after a piece of metal goes trough the electrolytic rust removal it should be stabilized with paint or oil imediately after.
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