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Tackling the rusted firebox... found a slow-acting rust remover which might answer my quest; Evapo-rust
Sounds like a useful option. Have already worked on the top of firebox. Please note... it is a intended to be a soak... have used old cotton saturated t-shirts to keep the metals moist during the dissolving process. The instructions did mention it may take anywhere between 1/2 hour for light rust to a 24 hour soak for heavy rust. Did take a wire wheel to it after 12 hours in this example for the more persnickety areas.
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From its website: Evapo-rust rust remover
EVAPO-RUST is an amazing award winning rust REMOVER which is utilized by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, FBI, NATO, Government Contractors, Engine Builders, Auto Enthusiasts, Gunsmiths, Forensic Labs, OEM’s, Farmers, Antique Restorers and more.
EVAPO-RUST is non-corrosive to steel and does not harm brass, copper, aluminum, gold, lead, titanium, steel, cast iron, chrome, solder points, vinyl, plastic, rubber, silicone, glass, cork, or wood. EVAPO-RUST has an indefinite shelf life* and can be used over and over until it absolutely stops working. On average, one gallon de-rusts up to 300 pounds of light to moderately rusted steel.
Not an eye irritant, No VOC's, No Acids, Not a skin irritant, No HAP's, No Caustics, Non-Toxic dermally or orally, Non-Corrosive, No Solvents, Non-Hazardous, Non-Flammable, Biodegradable
Tackling the rusted firebox... found a slow-acting rust remover which might answer my quest; Evapo-rust
Sounds like a useful option. Have already worked on the top of firebox. Please note... it is a intended to be a soak... have used old cotton saturated t-shirts to keep the metals moist during the dissolving process. The instructions did mention it may take anywhere between 1/2 hour for light rust to a 24 hour soak for heavy rust. Did take a wire wheel to it after 12 hours in this example for the more persnickety areas.
Before
After
From its website: Evapo-rust rust remover
EVAPO-RUST is an amazing award winning rust REMOVER which is utilized by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, FBI, NATO, Government Contractors, Engine Builders, Auto Enthusiasts, Gunsmiths, Forensic Labs, OEM’s, Farmers, Antique Restorers and more.
EVAPO-RUST is non-corrosive to steel and does not harm brass, copper, aluminum, gold, lead, titanium, steel, cast iron, chrome, solder points, vinyl, plastic, rubber, silicone, glass, cork, or wood. EVAPO-RUST has an indefinite shelf life* and can be used over and over until it absolutely stops working. On average, one gallon de-rusts up to 300 pounds of light to moderately rusted steel.
Not an eye irritant, No VOC's, No Acids, Not a skin irritant, No HAP's, No Caustics, Non-Toxic dermally or orally, Non-Corrosive, No Solvents, Non-Hazardous, Non-Flammable, Biodegradable
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