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02-16-2010, 03:02 PM
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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. Last edited by jawilder; 02-16-2010 at 05:39 PM. |
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02-16-2010, 03:35 PM
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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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02-18-2010, 04:36 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
Ive actually seen Coke tested on chrome and it had favorable results. I think the show was Myth Busters.
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03-03-2010, 09:22 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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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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03-04-2010, 01:07 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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03-04-2010, 01:34 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
look what it does for teeth
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03-04-2010, 09:29 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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Re: Coke for rust removal
so pepsi or coke? LOL
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03-05-2010, 03:36 PM
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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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03-05-2010, 05:28 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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Re: Coke for rust removal
gotta have that sundrop (for you folks in the south) yum
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06-09-2010, 01:09 PM
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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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06-24-2010, 02:05 AM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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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08-12-2010, 05:39 AM
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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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10-22-2010, 07:25 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
"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!!!! Posted via Mobile Device
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11-23-2010, 03:56 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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That's why you're supposed to drink Coke after drinking water. The water creates the rust and the Coke removes it. 
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11-23-2010, 04:19 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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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12-02-2010, 02:17 AM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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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12-25-2010, 03:09 AM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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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12-26-2010, 03:38 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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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12-26-2010, 05:02 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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12-28-2010, 08:59 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
I remember the episode of Mythbusters where they tested this. The bumper they did looked great. But when they cleaned battery terminals, it seemed as though that the fact that it is a liquid was the only thing that helped. Water did just as good of a job. At least, that is what I remember. Haven't seen the episode in a while, and I have proper supplies for cleaning batteries lol.
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12-29-2010, 12:19 AM
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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 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385635
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12-29-2010, 01:47 AM
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Getcha Pull
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Re: Coke for rust removal
Man, that is cool. Gotta try that out. I got plenty of rusty parts!
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04-22-2011, 12:36 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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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05-22-2011, 02:52 AM
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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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05-22-2011, 07:53 PM
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Re: Coke for rust removal
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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