REMOVING RUST FROM CHROME IS A SIMPLE PROCESS
There are many different products on the market to remove rust from chrome. Most of them are pretty much the same using abrasion or a harsh acid base to remove the rust from the surface. The fact is chrome doesn’t rust, what you are seeing is iron oxide coming through small pits from behind the chrome. It then spreads along the surface. If the rust is not removed from the pitting it will not be long before it blows out again.
Rusted Solutions Rust Remover Soak and Rust Remover Gel penetrate into the pits and fully extract the rust. Both products do not damage good chrome or paint in the surrounding area and both products are re-usable. Once the rust is gone you need to seal the pits up to stop it coming back. We designed our products to not leave a residue as that can create a new problem in some applications. I will get into sealing options further down the page.
REMOVE RUST FROM CHROME USING RUST REMOVER GEL
Firstly, remove all contaminants like grease, oil, polish or residue from other cleaning products.
Cover the item with Rust Remover Gel around 3-4mm thick, which is best done using a spoon. Then cover with glad wrap. This keeps the moisture in to assist with re-using the gel. It’s also easier to get an even coating under the glad wrap.
Let the gel do its work. I generally just leave items overnight as the gel stops reacting once their is no more rust to absorb.
Remove the gel and save it for another use. Zip lock bags are a good storing option for the used product.
Wash the item with water and dry with a heat gun or hair dryer. Then apply your protecting coating as soon as possible. Pressure washers should be used with caution if the chrome was already lifting in sections.
REMOVE RUST FROM CHROME WITH RUST REMOVER SOAK
Firstly, remove all contaminants like grease, oil, polish or residue from other cleaning products.
To get the most out of the product place the item into the Soak and let it sit for an hour. Then take it out and wash off the loose rust and repeat until the item is rust free. The rusted item can also just be submerged overnight and washed off in the morning which is done by most of our industrial customers to reduce labour costs.
Wash the item with water and dry with a heat gun or hair dryer. Then apply your protecting coating as soon as possible. Pressure washers should be used with caution if the chrome is already lifting in sections.’
PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR CHROME
CLEAR COAT IS A LONG LASTING OPTION TO SEAL THE PITTING AND ANY EXPOSED BASE METAL.
Give the item a clean with Wax and Grease Remover then spray a light coat of clear over the surface. As the clear gets tacky rub it off with a cotton cloth (or lint free cloth). This will leave a sealer in pitting. Once the clear is dry give the item a good coat of auto polish to get that shine back.
Do not use clear coat for items where another part needs to seal to the chromed section such as motorcycle forks and some machine parts.
AUTOMOTIVE WAX IS ANOTHER OPTION TO SEAL THE PITTING.
If there is no flaking and the chrome is looking good then a coat of auto wax will work well. Work it into the surface as you might not be able to see the pitting but if the item was rusty the pitting is there.
