How To Remove Rust From Metal
Metal can easily become rusty over time if not properly looked after and protected. When metal rusting does occur, there is no need to discard it, in just a few simple steps you can easily learn how to remove rust from metal!
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to remove rust from metal with the help of with the help of WD-40!
Things you will need
Wire scratch Brush
Dishcloth
Hot water & soap
Step 1
How to get rid of excess rust
The first step in cleaning rust off of your metal item is to remove all of the excess rust from the surface.
To remove this surface rust, grab and scrape with your wire scratch brush. It’s essential that we eradicate all of this excess in order for our next few steps be more efficient. This will allow for a more thorough cleaning of the metal.
Step 2
Testing rust remover on your metal
The second step is testing your chosen rust remover on an isolated area of the metal.
To do this, spray some WD-40 Multi-Use Product onto your sample piece. Allow to settle for 5-10 minutes before lightly scrubbing. If this rust removal method causes damage to your sample piece, choose a different rust remover that works with your object.
Step 3
Apply WD-40 to rusty metal
Now you can be sure your rust remover won’t cause damage to the metal, it is time to get to work removing the rust!
To remove rust from your metal object you will need to apply the WD-40 Multi-Use Product on the rusted metal. Shake your handy can of WD-40 Multi-Use Product well before use. Then, using the wide spray nozzle, saturate the rusted metal with the spray.
Step 4
Scrub away the rust
Once you have left the rust remover on the metal for 5-10 mins, it is time to scrub away the rust!
Using your wire scratch brush, scrub the rusted area that has the roughest grain and gradually move to the more minor rusty metal areas. As a result, the roughness of the object will become minimised.
Step 5
Wipe Down
Finally, when you have scrubbed the rust away, grab a dishcloth to wipe away excess WD-40 Multi-Use Product and rust. Ensure all loose rust has been removed so that the remaining layer of WD-40 Multi-Use Product has the best chance of preventing the corrosion from returning.
JOB DONE!
So, that's how to get rid of rust. It's important to note, this method that you take will involve time and patience. However, with a bit of effort, you can quickly learn how to get rid of rust from any metal surface!
If you found this handy guide useful, check out our other blogs to find out more ways that WD-40 can help you in your everyday life.
The uses shown and described for WD-40 Multi-Use Product were provided to WD-40 Company by the users themselves. These uses haven’t been tested by WD-40 Company and do not constitute a recommendation of suggestion for use by WD-40 Company. Common sense should be exercised whenever using WD-40 Company products. Always follow the instructions and take heed of any warnings printed on the packaging.
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