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Old 02-16-2010, 03:02 PM   #1
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Coke for rust removal

My front bumper was covered in light rust so I poured a can of coke on it and wadded up a handfull of aluminum foil and scrubbed away.

I couldn't believe how fast it came off! I will be trying this on my mag wheels next.

I don't think I would try this on a show truck as the foil might have scratched the chrome a bit, but for my rig it was perfect.

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Old 02-16-2010, 03:35 PM   #2
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Re: Coke for rust removal

I've heard of using soda on your battery terminals to get rid of acid build up, but never for rust. Glad to hear it work for you!
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Old 02-18-2010, 04:36 PM   #3
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Ive actually seen Coke tested on chrome and it had favorable results. I think the show was Myth Busters.
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Old 03-03-2010, 09:22 PM   #4
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Re: Coke for rust removal

like lil specally surface rust spots? coke or pepsi (everythings coke in the south lol)
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Old 03-04-2010, 01:07 PM   #5
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like lil specally surface rust spots? coke or pepsi (everythings coke in the south lol)
Well, being a Texan, I won't allow Pepsi into my home, so yes, Coke. Just pour it on and rub it off with wadded up aluminum foil. Works like a charm on chrome!
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Old 03-04-2010, 01:34 PM   #6
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look what it does for teeth
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Old 03-04-2010, 09:29 PM   #7
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so pepsi or coke?

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Old 03-05-2010, 03:36 PM   #8
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Re: Coke for rust removal

so if it eats rust, imagine what it does to your guts????
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Old 05-23-2011, 01:10 AM   #9
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so if it eats rust, imagine what it does to your guts????
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Old 03-05-2010, 05:28 PM   #10
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gotta have that sundrop (for you folks in the south) yum
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Old 06-09-2010, 01:09 PM   #11
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Re: Coke for rust removal

My grandfather restores peerless automobiles. When the motors are seized on his projects he pores coke in the motor and trys to turn it over a little everyday eventually there good as new. Just drain the coke out and fill with motor oil.
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Old 06-24-2010, 02:05 AM   #12
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man coka cola and tin foil dang it does work my orignial chrome bumper went from mest up to good enough to install on your truck thanks guys
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Old 08-12-2010, 05:39 AM   #13
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Re: Coke for rust removal

I've done the battery terminal clean up with Coke for years, but I have never heard of it working on rust. Very kool, now I've got something else to try.
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Old 10-22-2010, 07:25 PM   #14
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"so if it eats rust, imagine what it does to your guts????"
If we go by that, look what water does to our trucks! I am never drinkin water again!!!!
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Old 05-15-2013, 01:33 AM   #15
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Aman to that Sundrop
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Old 11-23-2010, 04:19 PM   #16
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Cleaned my battery terminals with it and it worked great. Just remember to spray off your driveway, mine is permanently stained....or eroded
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Old 12-02-2010, 02:17 AM   #17
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We had a battery explode on a floor scrubber and the inside was filled with acid so we got a coke and poured it all over the machine and good as new
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Old 12-25-2010, 03:09 AM   #18
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to all MEMBERS COCA COLA OR PEPSI , POUR IT ON YOUR RUSTY PATINA FENDER OR HOOD AND THEN USE TIN FOIL AND KEEP RUBING AND REPEATING THEN WASH IT OFF WHEN YOU THINK IT IS OKAT IT WILL TAKE OFF THE RUST AND BRING OUT THE BLACK OR RED PRIMER COLOR UNDERNEATH AND MAKES IT LOOK COOL RAT ROD STYLE
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Old 12-26-2010, 03:38 PM   #19
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I use a small bucket of Coca-Cola to remove rust from bolts and small parts. Soak overnight, rinse and clean with wire brush. Presto---Rust Disappears!!!
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Old 12-29-2010, 12:19 AM   #20
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Re: Coke for rust removal

Hey guys I was just passing through reading the posts and thought this old thread might interest you .

"Rust removal using electrolysis."

Uses a battery charger and wash soda
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Old 12-29-2010, 01:47 AM   #21
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Man, that is cool. Gotta try that out. I got plenty of rusty parts!
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Old 04-22-2011, 12:36 PM   #22
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I've found that the best cleaner for battery terminals is WD-40 then Light sanding and a repeat of WD to remove the dust.
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Old 05-22-2011, 02:52 AM   #23
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Re: Coke for rust removal

A pencil works good on removing light surface rust. When I was in the Army, back in the eighties, my section chief showed us that trick for getting surface rust off our M16s.
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Old 05-22-2011, 07:53 PM   #24
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I use Coke to remove Rum from a tall glass. I just add the coke to the rum and drink. It works every time
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Bunch of dang coke heads.
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