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If it not good for eating, what is it good for?

Postby tbeau » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:19 pm

Has anyone used Navel jelly to remove rust from a trailer?

I have removed most of the rust with a wire wheel and drill, but I have some spots that are hard to reach with the wheel. I though I would use a product to remove rust. Navel Jelly was all lowes had. Any luck or sugestions?
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Postby toypusher » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:21 pm

Never used it, but I was wondering if you use toast to rub it on??? :D
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Postby satch » Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:31 pm

Iv'e used it once. You need to put it on thick, and let it soak for a while. It helps loosen the rust, but was hard to get the rust out of pits and deep scratchs. Plus it smells bad, do it outside, and don't get it on your hands. 8)
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Postby shawnkfl » Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:40 am

i always use a diluted mixture of water and muratic acid. it works great with a few precautions. use it outside only. wear long rubber gloves. wear old clothes. let the acid mix do it's thing then neutralize with a good rinse with water. as soon as it dries, coat it with paint or whatever you're using. it will start to surface rust immediately after drying, so you have to coat it quickly. muratic acid is cheap at home depot or lowes in the garden centers.
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