rust remover

[Joey@HAT]

Hello everyone,
I'm gonna paint my engines. I have some rust in certain spots on the engines. I wanted to know the best way to remove it and THE EASIEST way. I saw some chemicals on youtube. I want to get advice from experienced boaters.

 

[CadoTx]

Calcium Lime and Rust (CLR) remover, wire brush or sand blast. Be sure to use a good degreaser to remove all of the 2 stroke oil residues before you paint.

 

[Kiloecho]

I just cleaned up two 40 year old rusty motorcycle tanks with Apple cider vinegar. Awesome results after 2-4 days of soaking.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I like Rustoleum Rust Reformer, Strip Klean's Prep and Etch, Navel Jelly.

 

[Joey@HAT]

The engines are still in the boat. I can't stand blast them. There are hard to reach spots too.

 

[Woodonglass]

I know you'll think I'm crazy but...Use an old paint brush and coat the parts with Ketchup! Wait about 4-5 hours and then wash it off. I think you'll be AMAZED!!!!

 

[Scott Danforth]

the vinegar and tomato in ketchup are both acidic. sort of like a mild acid past.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

http://www.amazon.com/Oxalic-Acid-99-bag-C2H2O4/dp/B015X6E3JO

Oxalic acid you will never look back, it will not eat paint will not damage vinyl or gelcoat..simply the best.

 

[alleyoop]

Fix the leaks and it will go away