steveo3002 Member Messages 7,255 Dec 17, 2016 #1 got a sheet metal item thats well rusted , and im away for 2 weeks over the xmas spell , i was thinking of leaving it soaking but will the vinegar continue to remove good metal ? is 2 weeks too long
got a sheet metal item thats well rusted , and im away for 2 weeks over the xmas spell , i was thinking of leaving it soaking but will the vinegar continue to remove good metal ? is 2 weeks too long
E elton Member Messages 46 Location Scunthorpe Dec 17, 2016 #2 I've been using it to take rust and mill scale of. FRon the results I get.two weeks be long time.. I would say do it while you can keep an eye on its process. Incase you don't know.use water and baking powder to neautrilse the acid.
I've been using it to take rust and mill scale of. FRon the results I get.two weeks be long time.. I would say do it while you can keep an eye on its process. Incase you don't know.use water and baking powder to neautrilse the acid.
steveo3002 Member Messages 7,255 Dec 17, 2016 #3 fair enough thought it might be a bit long...will do it when i can check it daily
E elton Member Messages 46 Location Scunthorpe Dec 17, 2016 #4 No expert. But I would not risk it incase it eats away at the good metal once rust gone.
Seadog Save the planet. It's the only one with rum! Messages 11,457 Location NE London - UK Dec 17, 2016 #5 I've left items in for two or three weeks. It will blacken the surface but wire wool and/or a light rub with Scotchbrite usually gets rid of that.
I've left items in for two or three weeks. It will blacken the surface but wire wool and/or a light rub with Scotchbrite usually gets rid of that.