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68Stepper · 08-20-2015, 01:32 PM

Quick question on the CLR process.

Do I need to neutralize the CLR afterwards with a base such as baking soda? There are several posts about the CLR thing but this was never answered.

After I've given my truck the CLR bath with green scotch brite pads, do I keep the whole truck wet just as if I was washing a normal car? Or are you supposed to immeditately dry each treated panel after the CLR is scrubbed and rinsed with water? I saw on a thread that rust would immediately form if you didn't dry it completely immediately after the treatment.

Please clarify,

Thanks

**LockDoc** · 08-20-2015, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepper

Quick question on the CLR process.

Do I need to neutralize the CLR afterwards with a base such as baking soda? There are several posts about the CLR thing but this was never answered.

After I've given my truck the CLR bath with green scotch brite pads, do I keep the whole truck wet just as if I was washing a normal car? Or are you supposed to immeditately dry each treated panel after the CLR is scrubbed and rinsed with water? I saw on a thread that rust would immediately form if you didn't dry it completely immediately after the treatment.

Please clarify,

Thanks

The baking soda would neutralize any acid present. I would do one area at a time and rinse it good with cold water. It wouldn't hurt to dry it as you go but you will probably get it wet again when you do adjacent areas....

LockDoc

kingsolver72 · 08-20-2015, 06:33 PM

I don't think I'd put baking soda on it. Just wash and let it dry.
I definitely wouldn't apply baking soda if it were to be painted.

**special-K** · 08-20-2015, 09:06 PM

Hosing it off dilutes the acid just fine. It's a weak solution to begin with. I've never done anything but scrub and rinse. If you are still concerned, just go ahead and give it a normal wash

**Tim Christian** · 08-20-2015, 09:20 PM

Wear gloves

**Already Gone** · 08-20-2015, 10:17 PM

I did a piece on the box side on atruck I had . I just used the CLR and dint even rinse it. I did it in Sept/Oct and the truck sat outside all Winter and no rust came back by spring. If I was doing lots on a truck I'd be rinsing after.

68Stepper · 08-21-2015, 10:19 AM

Sounds good, I appreciate the help. Thanks for the info!!

08-20-2015, 01:32 PM	#1
68Stepper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 65	CLR Treatment for surface rust question Quick question on the CLR process. Do I need to neutralize the CLR afterwards with a base such as baking soda? There are several posts about the CLR thing but this was never answered. After I've given my truck the CLR bath with green scotch brite pads, do I keep the whole truck wet just as if I was washing a normal car? Or are you supposed to immeditately dry each treated panel after the CLR is scrubbed and rinsed with water? I saw on a thread that rust would immediately form if you didn't dry it completely immediately after the treatment. Please clarify, Thanks

08-20-2015, 06:33 PM	#3
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,287	Re: CLR Treatment for surface rust question I don't think I'd put baking soda on it. Just wash and let it dry. I definitely wouldn't apply baking soda if it were to be painted. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

08-20-2015, 09:06 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: CLR Treatment for surface rust question Hosing it off dilutes the acid just fine. It's a weak solution to begin with. I've never done anything but scrub and rinse. If you are still concerned, just go ahead and give it a normal wash __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-20-2015, 09:20 PM	#5
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,389	Re: CLR Treatment for surface rust question Wear gloves

08-20-2015, 10:17 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,171	Re: CLR Treatment for surface rust question I did a piece on the box side on atruck I had . I just used the CLR and dint even rinse it. I did it in Sept/Oct and the truck sat outside all Winter and no rust came back by spring. If I was doing lots on a truck I'd be rinsing after. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-21-2015, 10:19 AM	#7
68Stepper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 65	Re: CLR Treatment for surface rust question Sounds good, I appreciate the help. Thanks for the info!!



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