Best solution to soak metal parts in.

[Woodie]

Any ideas on what solution to soak parts in to remove rust and old grime? I was thinking a tub of Diesel fuel..

Thanks

 

[John Wymore]

I have used evaporust with some decent results but it is not great if the parts are very rusty.

 

[Steven190]

vinegar works too. just prime after taking it out and drying the parts

 

[hemi71x]

In my rebuilding of lots of brake and suspension parts, i use Superclean, to get the parts squeaky clean, then use a 5 gallon pail of Evaporust that i buy, to get rid of the rust.
Those are very good products.
My 2 cents to answer your question.

 

[4mulas]

In my rebuilding of lots of brake and suspension parts, i use Superclean, to get the parts squeaky clean, then use a 5 gallon pail of Evaporust that i buy, to get rid of the rust.
Those are very good products.
My 2 cents to answer your question.

X2
Hemi71x recommended these to me last year and they worked great.

 

[Woodie]

Where can you buy "Super clean"?

 

[hemi71x]

FYI
One last thing.
When using Superclean, wear a decent pair of rubber gloves, if your cleaning off the parts, with a parts cleaning brush.
Your skin will appreciate it.

 

[hemi71x]

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Where can you buy "Super clean"?

I don't know about about Canada stores, but down here in the lower 48, just about any parts store.
Pep Boys, Auto Zone, O'Reilys, Car Quest, Lowes, Home Depot.

 

[ir3333]

another vote for Evaporust!

 

[Swinger340Canuc]

Evaporust is what I've used on my project and have been very impressed, won't harm your skin or anything else it seems but melts the rust away.

 

[Rocket]

I have used evaporust. Works well. For really rusted parts like brackets, a arms, ... I have used muriatic acid in the past. Nasty stuff but eats the rust away.

Clean the oil and grease off first regardless of rust removal process you use.

 

[crackedback]

Vinegar, salt and lemon juice in a 5 gallon pail.

 

[jeffnmo]

Make sure you neutralize that Muriatic acid when done or it never stops working.

Jeff

 

[oldkimmer]

Woodie. Napa or Bumper to Bumper has it. Kim

 

[oldkimmer]

Hey Rob what's ur formula. Inquiring minds want to know. Kim

 

[1969383S]

Clean with purple stuff or whatever. Soak in EVAPORUST time depending on the part and original coating.

Must watch depending on the original coating/finish.

I loved Evaporust during my resto. 5 gallon bucket from Northern tools got the whole car and still have 3 gallons in the bucket!

 

[chryslerfat]

I have used purple power to remove grease and wash the garage floors.

 

[Mopar Al]

I have used purple power to remove grease and wash the garage floors.

Not to hijack, but what can be used to prevent rusting for all those clean pieces?

 

[Dana]

What about molassas? I never used it , but that was the rave a while ago. Cheap too.

 

[chryslerfat]

Not to hijack, but what can be used to prevent rusting for all those clean pieces?

I have used WD40 or similar lubricant. They do attract dirt also. Remember to use a lubricant and not a penetrant.