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clos69 · 02-19-2011, 04:54 PM

Yeah Lime-away is another form of CLR in a gel for toilet bowls...which I prefer the gel bcus you can apply it directly to the problem areas....I dont know about waxing it yet tho...

pinecrest · 02-19-2011, 05:05 PM

I believe the idea is then to clear it, not wax it. Don't know how long it will last. This is what I've been planning to do to my '47 once I get all the mechanical stuff done, while the pocket book recovers.

Longhorn Man · 02-20-2011, 10:33 AM

the idea is to remove the rust.
waxing it would hold back the elements... just not for a long time.

*Shane* · 02-20-2011, 11:20 AM

the secret is in the GREEN ScotchBrite pad ...

y5mgisi · 03-14-2011, 07:34 PM

Loving this thread so far! Anyone just happen to know if the red or green scotchbright pads are more "coarse"? I have a ton of red but no green.

clos69 · 03-14-2011, 09:03 PM

I used the Rinso green pads bcuz i noticed they were more coarsed than the scotchbright ones....i bought them and the CLR at a 99 cents only store.
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Zoomin · 07-10-2011, 11:15 PM

I did this today. Took several years off Ole Yeller. Great tip.

VA72C10 · 07-10-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I did this today. Took several years off Ole Yeller. Great tip.

Looks great!!!! Any full on before and afters of the truck?

y5mgisi · 07-11-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I did this today. Took several years off Ole Yeller. Great tip.

What method did you use? CLR and a green scotch brite?

Zoomin · 07-11-2011, 09:14 AM

Yep. Poured CLR into a bucket and diluted with water. Used a green scotch brite and used medium pressure. It leaves the surface surpassingly smooth, no scatches.
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Zoomin · 07-11-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks great!!!! Any full on before and afters of the truck?

It's 106 here, I haven't finished up yet. I will later this week when I get done.
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sigshooter · 12-03-2011, 03:12 AM

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It's 106 here, I haven't finished up yet. I will later this week when I get done.
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any pics of the end result?

Zoomin · 12-04-2011, 12:12 AM

Here's a few shots before and after...

Dragun12 · 03-14-2012, 06:08 AM

now that is awsome something i'll have to remeber

Trekster · 03-15-2012, 11:35 PM

What a great tip.
I have been used white vinegar to clean rust off of small parts. Soak the rusted parts in a jar of vinegar for a week or so and the rust either disolves or is easily wire brushed off.

y5mgisi · 03-16-2012, 12:38 AM

I just picked up my CLR to try this out in the next couple weeks. Unfortuantly, this is my before... Fraid its going to take a bit more then CLR! But why not see what the CLR will do first right?

y5mgisi · 03-16-2012, 02:50 PM

CLR Results. I cant say that it is a miracle cure for rust but it does seem to work pretty good! Im sure alot of it had to do with the scotch brite pad i was using but none the less. It took my roof from full on focked to manageable in less then an hour. Worth it to me!

Before and after shots.

This right here was seriously two minutes of scrobbing, tops!

I also have a video uploading on youtube but its fighting back.

y5mgisi · 03-16-2012, 05:14 PM

Video up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2PqaFpo-Jw

jackson · 04-10-2012, 12:20 PM

i tride it on my 49 . it works but it comes back pretty quick. although my truck is sitting outside . if you cleared it . it might work

**ChiefRocka** · 07-14-2012, 09:58 AM

What part CLR to Water are y'all using ??

y5mgisi · 08-08-2012, 03:13 AM

I did 50-50.

BigDan3131 · 08-09-2012, 02:35 AM

Very interesting, I was told the stuff they sell at Harbor Freight works great too. Its called, Evapo-Rust. I will buy some and give it a shot. Someone was asking about red scotchbrite pads? They are about the same as the green ones they sell in stores, very rough.

BigDan3131 · 08-13-2012, 03:56 AM

I tried the CLR today and I wont use it again. It only seemed to work on the very light surface rust and I had to rub hard to make it work. I will post a picture of what I use tomorrow after work.

BigDan3131 · 08-16-2012, 02:11 AM

Okay, I had to find it. I use a 6" cup brush made of nylon filament like this:

Dominion TNBC Nylon Cup Brush, Nylon Cup Brush... I currently am redoing someone else hack job right now and these work great for stripping layers of paint of if you take your time. They also take the light rust off faster than the messy clr.

edub981 · 05-13-2013, 07:37 PM

Has anyone done this with the CLR and green scrubby... and then clear coated? Curious if the rust came back under the clear coat... I wouldn't think it would come back as the clear coat would lock out the O2...

02-19-2011, 04:54 PM	#26
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: how to CLEAN rust off Yeah Lime-away is another form of CLR in a gel for toilet bowls...which I prefer the gel bcus you can apply it directly to the problem areas....I dont know about waxing it yet tho... __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

02-19-2011, 05:05 PM	#27
pinecrest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Valparaiso, NE Posts: 93	Re: how to CLEAN rust off I believe the idea is then to clear it, not wax it. Don't know how long it will last. This is what I've been planning to do to my '47 once I get all the mechanical stuff done, while the pocket book recovers.

02-20-2011, 10:33 AM	#28
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: how to CLEAN rust off the idea is to remove the rust. waxing it would hold back the elements... just not for a long time.

02-20-2011, 11:20 AM	#29
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: how to CLEAN rust off the secret is in the GREEN ScotchBrite pad ... Last edited by Shane; 02-20-2011 at 11:20 AM.

03-14-2011, 07:34 PM	#30
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: how to CLEAN rust off Loving this thread so far! Anyone just happen to know if the red or green scotchbright pads are more "coarse"? I have a ton of red but no green.

03-14-2011, 09:03 PM	#31
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: how to CLEAN rust off I used the Rinso green pads bcuz i noticed they were more coarsed than the scotchbright ones....i bought them and the CLR at a 99 cents only store. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

07-10-2011, 11:15 PM	#32
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: how to CLEAN rust off I did this today. Took several years off Ole Yeller. Great tip. Attached Images __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

07-11-2011, 09:14 AM	#35
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: how to CLEAN rust off Yep. Poured CLR into a bucket and diluted with water. Used a green scotch brite and used medium pressure. It leaves the surface surpassingly smooth, no scatches. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-04-2011, 12:12 AM	#38
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: how to CLEAN rust off Here's a few shots before and after... __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

03-14-2012, 06:08 AM	#39
Dragun12 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: sun city ,ca Posts: 121	Re: how to CLEAN rust off now that is awsome something i'll have to remeber

03-15-2012, 11:35 PM	#40
Trekster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brigham City Utah Posts: 157	Re: how to CLEAN rust off What a great tip. I have been used white vinegar to clean rust off of small parts. Soak the rusted parts in a jar of vinegar for a week or so and the rust either disolves or is easily wire brushed off.

03-16-2012, 12:38 AM	#41
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: how to CLEAN rust off I just picked up my CLR to try this out in the next couple weeks. Unfortuantly, this is my before... Fraid its going to take a bit more then CLR! But why not see what the CLR will do first right?

03-16-2012, 02:50 PM	#42
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: how to CLEAN rust off CLR Results. I cant say that it is a miracle cure for rust but it does seem to work pretty good! Im sure alot of it had to do with the scotch brite pad i was using but none the less. It took my roof from full on focked to manageable in less then an hour. Worth it to me! Before and after shots. This right here was seriously two minutes of scrobbing, tops! I also have a video uploading on youtube but its fighting back.

04-10-2012, 12:20 PM	#44
jackson Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: el campo texas Posts: 322	Re: how to CLEAN rust off i tride it on my 49 . it works but it comes back pretty quick. although my truck is sitting outside . if you cleared it . it might work

07-14-2012, 09:58 AM	#45
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08-08-2012, 03:13 AM	#46
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: how to CLEAN rust off I did 50-50.

08-09-2012, 02:35 AM	#47
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: how to CLEAN rust off Very interesting, I was told the stuff they sell at Harbor Freight works great too. Its called, Evapo-Rust. I will buy some and give it a shot. Someone was asking about red scotchbrite pads? They are about the same as the green ones they sell in stores, very rough. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

08-13-2012, 03:56 AM	#48
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: how to CLEAN rust off I tried the CLR today and I wont use it again. It only seemed to work on the very light surface rust and I had to rub hard to make it work. I will post a picture of what I use tomorrow after work. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

08-16-2012, 02:11 AM	#49
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: how to CLEAN rust off Okay, I had to find it. I use a 6" cup brush made of nylon filament like this: Dominion TNBC Nylon Cup Brush, Nylon Cup Brush... I currently am redoing someone else hack job right now and these work great for stripping layers of paint of if you take your time. They also take the light rust off faster than the messy clr. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

05-13-2013, 07:37 PM	#50
edub981 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 19	Re: how to CLEAN rust off Has anyone done this with the CLR and green scrubby... and then clear coated? Curious if the rust came back under the clear coat... I wouldn't think it would come back as the clear coat would lock out the O2...

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