Questions for Evaporust Users
Evapo-Rust and the similar concoctions that predate it all seem to work better if they're flowed over the part rather than simply soaking it. Even when soaking, they're more effective if you have some sort of circulation pump running (I use a cheap 12V submersible marine bilge pump). It just works better if it's moving, rinsing away what it's removed. I learned that trick using Ultra One's Safest Rust Remover, which has been around longer than Evapo-Rust and works better. It's still expensive, though.
For large parts like that, the best setup would be the 12V pump, a kiddie pool, some PVC/hose and a cheap shower head. Of course, that means a lot of Evapo-Rust. A better solution is Esprit Performance's concentrate, into which you mix the water, and hence control the strength. I've found that even at their weakest recommended dilution, it's still as effective as Evapo-Rust and every bit as safe. One gallon of Esprit makes up to 20 gallons of useful solution--perfect for the kiddie-pool arrangement--for about $100 shipped. When the level starts to go down, just add more water--same as Evapo and Safest. Just make sure you have sealable buckets for storage after you've used it. I mix mine @ 11:1, so one quart makes three gallons, or 12 gallons total. 12 gallon of Evapo-Rust is what, $300? Even using distilled water (which I do), it's dramatically less expensive.
Added bonus: You're dealing with an entrepreneur rather than some faceless corporation. Need help? You'll probably deal with Lee (the owner). He's very involved and quite helpful.
www.rustdepot.com
Here are before/after photos of Miss Belvedere, the time-capsule '57 Plymouth unearthed in 2007 after 50 years underground in Tulsa. This was Ultra One's handiwork, flowing Safest Rust Remover over the entire car:
Evapo-Rust and the similar concoctions that predate it all seem to work better if they're flowed over the part rather than simply soaking it. Even when soaking, they're more effective if you have some sort of circulation pump running (I use a cheap 12V submersible marine bilge pump). It just works better if it's moving, rinsing away what it's removed. I learned that trick using Ultra One's Safest Rust Remover, which has been around longer than Evapo-Rust and works better. It's still expensive, though.
For large parts like that, the best setup would be the 12V pump, a kiddie pool, some PVC/hose and a cheap shower head. Of course, that means a lot of Evapo-Rust. A better solution is Esprit Performance's concentrate, into which you mix the water, and hence control the strength. I've found that even at their weakest recommended dilution, it's still as effective as Evapo-Rust and every bit as safe. One gallon of Esprit makes up to 20 gallons of useful solution--perfect for the kiddie-pool arrangement--for about $100 shipped. When the level starts to go down, just add more water--same as Evapo and Safest. Just make sure you have sealable buckets for storage after you've used it. I mix mine @ 11:1, so one quart makes three gallons, or 12 gallons total. 12 gallon of Evapo-Rust is what, $300? Even using distilled water (which I do), it's dramatically less expensive.
Added bonus: You're dealing with an entrepreneur rather than some faceless corporation. Need help? You'll probably deal with Lee (the owner). He's very involved and quite helpful.
www.rustdepot.com
Here are before/after photos of Miss Belvedere, the time-capsule '57 Plymouth unearthed in 2007 after 50 years underground in Tulsa. This was Ultra One's handiwork, flowing Safest Rust Remover over the entire car:
