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Lynn Busby

05-02-2000 06:14:50




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I have several gate chains on the farm that I'd like to remove surface rust from and then paint over them. Is there a solution that I can soak them in to remove the rust? Thanks




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Alan K

05-03-2000 15:33:27




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 Re: Removing rust from chains in reply to Lynn Busby, 05-02-2000 06:14:50  
I have been testing a mix made with ONE part molasses and NINE parts water. This works very well and dosen't damage the metal, only affects the rust Link
http://www.steamup.copm/wwwboard/messages/277.html>Link



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Fred

05-03-2000 12:44:35




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 Re: Removing rust from chains in reply to Lynn Busby, 05-02-2000 06:14:50  
Think back a ways to the Coca Cola commercials. There was at least one that said that coke ate the metal up, they left it in too long. Or was it on the tractor board?



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ted

05-03-2000 11:58:13




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 Re: Removing rust from chains in reply to Lynn Busby, 05-02-2000 06:14:50  
An easier solution is to spend a few bucks and get new chain and hooks. It'll be easier than cleaning up the chain, and probably cheaper than those so called rust converters. If you don't feel like messing with it, just shoot some rustoleum over it and let it go. Should last a while.



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Mac

05-02-2000 19:34:56




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 Re: Removing rust from chains in reply to Lynn Busby, 05-02-2000 06:14:50  
You can buy spray cans of Rust Converter at Wally-Mart. This stuff will convert the rust to a primer, let dry for 24 hours and then paint over it. I have used it before and it seems to work ok.
Just follow directions on the can. Good Luck. Mac



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RMD

05-02-2000 20:16:05




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 Re: Re: Removing rust from chains in reply to Mac, 05-02-2000 19:34:56  
There are any number of phosphopric acid based rust converter products on the market. I've had good luck with the Rust Converter from Gemplers. They also have a good Rust Remover product for stuff that can be soaked in a gallon or two.



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JerryB

05-02-2000 14:40:50




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 Re: Removing rust from chains in reply to Lynn Busby, 05-02-2000 06:14:50  
Along the same line as the posts below, but with a small touch of technical elegance (Hahaha), put them in a cement mixer with a few of shovels of sharp sand.



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Corey

05-02-2000 07:26:50




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 Re: Removing rust from chains in reply to Lynn Busby, 05-02-2000 06:14:50  
Hook them to the bumper of the pickup and drag them around the road or stones for a few miles. Should clean them right up!



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MrG:(chuckling)

05-02-2000 14:16:47




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 Re: Re: Removing rust from chains in reply to Corey, 05-02-2000 07:26:50  
That's EXACTLY what I was going to suggest :-) G



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