Post by MuddyUdders on Sept 9, 2014 19:52:39 GMT -8
Doesn't really fit into climbing you say?
Well on my home woody I am using some T-nuts from my old wall and they were rusted.
To remove the rust I used molasses and water. Much safer than acids but takes a bit longer.
Here is the deal.
1 part molasses
9 parts water
Stir it up and soak the parts in it for a few days.
Pull them out wash them off, put them back in if they need more rust removal and oil them when finished.
A wire brush is helpful in removing flakes of rust and scotch brite for final cleaning.
Don't forget to oil the parts because they will flash rust immediately after cleaning.
I don't know how it works I have read some of the theories and have my own, but it does work.
The bad: The mixture starts to ferment as it works so there is an odor involved (I like it, the Mrs does not), and typically mold and a scum layer. You should leave the tub outside or in a garage and covered loosely so no critters or kids get into it.
I have used 5 gallon buckets and larger tubs depending on the size of the parts that I am stripping.
I will get some pictures up soon.
Well on my home woody I am using some T-nuts from my old wall and they were rusted.
To remove the rust I used molasses and water. Much safer than acids but takes a bit longer.
Here is the deal.
1 part molasses
9 parts water
Stir it up and soak the parts in it for a few days.
Pull them out wash them off, put them back in if they need more rust removal and oil them when finished.
A wire brush is helpful in removing flakes of rust and scotch brite for final cleaning.
Don't forget to oil the parts because they will flash rust immediately after cleaning.
I don't know how it works I have read some of the theories and have my own, but it does work.
The bad: The mixture starts to ferment as it works so there is an odor involved (I like it, the Mrs does not), and typically mold and a scum layer. You should leave the tub outside or in a garage and covered loosely so no critters or kids get into it.
I have used 5 gallon buckets and larger tubs depending on the size of the parts that I am stripping.
I will get some pictures up soon.
