Evapo-Rust: rust remover - anyone use it?

[cledford]

I found this stuff at tractor supply yesterday - anyone use it? It seems almost too good to be true - but I bought some and dumped a bunch into a plastic container last night and darned if every bit of rust on everything I put into it was gone this AM. There was no stink, no heat, no bubbling or frothing - just rust gone after about 8 hours. The stuff is expensive! About $20 per 3/4 gallon - but it seems very gentle, effective and doesn't leave any sort of residue I could tell.

I guess besides the expense, the only other drawback is that part needs to be fully submerged. So it seems best for smaller items. I’m not sure how reusable it is either. I tried using white vinegar to de-rust some cast iron one time and it stank, bubbled up and the vinegar was nasty after just 24 hours. (It did work however…) This stuff seems to look the same as it did when it can out of the jug. I’m thinking I can reuse it (will store in a 2nd container, not put back into the ½ used container)

Thanks for any input.

-Calvin

[J.Kauppila]

Hi Calvin,

Yes, I use it and it works well. I keep it stored in a plastic container with a lid. I have not exhausted my first gallon yet. I believe I read you basically keep using it until it stops working. It will turn darker as you use it on more and more items.

Jim K.
Maine