What are your thoughts on this rust? Can I repair or do I need to replace?

[SDgunner]

Lowe’s, HomeDepot, Ace Hardware…. just to name a few.

Best I can do is a Menards! (and they don't carry it) actually, we do have an Ace. I'll check it out, thanks.

 

[Caman96]

Best I can do is a Menards! (and they don't carry it) actually, we do have an Ace. I'll check it out, thanks.

Klean Strip Concrete & Metal Prep 1 gal Liquid - Ace Hardware

A properly prepared surface is the key to an attractive, durable paint job which makes Klean-Strip® Concrete & Metal Prep a great solution for prepping both metal and concrete surfaces. Klean-Strip® Concrete & Metal Prep actually does the job of three products. It removes rust from iron and...

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[454cid]

Best I can do is a Menards! (and they don't carry it) actually, we do have an Ace. I'll check it out, thanks.

I just checked Menard's website, and my local store doesn't carry it, but they'll order it.

Never mind, I just read that you've got to order 4 gallons (a case) and you probably don't want that much.

 

[Caman96]

No Lowe’s or Home Depot?

 

[jhornsby3]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon, where we have no salt on roads and no RUST.

They don't use salt but the calcium chloride and magnesium chloride doesnt cause too much rust but will eat the wiring pretty fast. And you've forgotten, Oregonians don't tan, they rust. Bad on you, you lose your gills and half of your webbing between your toes.

 

[SDgunner]

No Lowe’s or Home Depot?

Ended up driving about 30 minutes to get to a lowes that had it so I can work on it this weekend.

 

[Caman96]

Ended up driving about 30 minutes to get to a lowes that had it so I can work on it this weekend.

It goes a long way, make sure you cut it per directions.

 

[SDgunner]

It goes a long way, make sure you cut it per directions.

Directions call for it straight and let it set overnight for rust removal. If you're using it to etch bare metal then it gets cut. I tried it on a test area and it worked pretty well. I'm going to hit it with this acid and then cover it with a cold galvanizing spray paint. It'll be interesting to see how it fairs.

 

[Caman96]

Directions call for it straight and let it set overnight for rust removal. If you're using it to etch bare metal then it gets cut. I tried it on a test area and it worked pretty well. I'm going to hit it with this acid and then cover it with a cold galvanizing spray paint. It'll be interesting to see how it fairs.

I was just testing you to see if you read directions. lol, yes, correct that’s just for painting. Take some before and after photos!

 

[JJF20]

I’m not sure how deep you’re going to get into this, thought I’d pass this on if you’re going further than oil spraying etc.

If you’re cleaning things up and coating, there is a product that has worked very well for me. POR I’ve given up on, it fails after a few yrs, and is not UV stable at all. And I do not like their prep process.

I’ve tried a lot of different ways of cleaning, treating, painting, coating, etc rusty parts. There’s really no easy fix. Sand blasting to bare, and epoxy prime is traditionally best. But, not always practical.

I have had good success with Mastercoat. Well prepped, sandblasted/spotbalsted, and clean (lacquer thinner, mek, etc) At the very least wirewheel etc. Just keep in mind - if the rust can still flake off, so can the coating, even small stuff. Then top coat with your choice. I recommend top coat (epoxy, enamel, what ever you’re using) it while it is transfer free, but still tacky.

Good luck with it, loads of fun.