Removing rust from anodizing
12-06-21, 09:16 AM
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Removing rust from anodizing
Tried searching but couldn’t find anything. I’ve got a new project that has some rust to clean up. I’m going to try Evaporust for the majority of the frame/components but I’m not sure if it’ll be ok to use on the anodized parts. Any suggestions on cleaning rust off things like this seatpost?
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12-06-21, 10:07 AM
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Good News, it's only a transfer! Since I have some, I'd try industrial fallout remover (in the car wash/detailing section of your auto parts shop) it's designed to leech iron out of paint and off of anodized surfaces (like brake dust off of rims). Vinegar can work too, or fresh evaporust. Evaporust uses chelation, which can leave a black residue of the previously chelated iron on your parts.
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Good News, it's only a transfer! Since I have some, I'd try industrial fallout remover (in the car wash/detailing section of your auto parts shop) it's designed to leech iron out of paint and off of anodized surfaces (like brake dust off of rims). Vinegar can work too, or fresh evaporust. Evaporust uses chelation, which can leave a black residue of the previously chelated iron on your parts.
Re: Evaporust - the dark staining left over is what concerns me with products like this. I've watched a few youtube videos of these types of products and it appears most of them leave the parts dark, not great for beautiful ano-ed parts..
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12-06-21, 11:58 AM
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Maybe Barkeeper's Friend?
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Magic eraser? It might surprise you..
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Ok so I used a kitchen pot scrubber, the kind with the softish green brillo pad on one side and foam on the other. Dipped it in vinegar and lightly worked on the rust spots, getting more agressive as needed. Got rid of all of it, and didn't leave scratch marks.
Next up, the frame....
Thanks guys.
Next up, the frame....
Thanks guys.
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I tried OA (aka Barkeepers Friend, Wood Bleach) on aluminum parts many years ago. I ended up with gray/black stains on the aluminum parts.
I have never had a problem with Evaporust damaging aluminum, but it does not clean it.
Mothers does a great job on aluminum.
I have never had a problem with Evaporust damaging aluminum, but it does not clean it.
Mothers does a great job on aluminum.
