At DC Metals in North Highlands they turn junk into money. Would 'Evapo-Rust' work for them? They pay for scrap metal, so they deal with lots of rust. Where there's metal, rust often isn't far ...

they deal with lots of it. And where there's metal, rust often isn't far behind. "It's a dirty business, it's a rusty business," says manager Matthew Braswell. He normally gets the rust off with ...

For lightly rusted metal objects, soak your scrubbing product in vinegar and then scrub the area. For heavily rusted objects, soak your scrubber for up to 24 hours.

Whether it is a hand rail, an outdoor patio chair or a mailbox, refinishing rusty metal is a straightforward project. Step 4: Completely remove rust from lightly rusted surfaces by applying a ...

Unlike most acid-based rust removers, POR-15–short for Paint Over Rust–not only melts away rust, but preps the metal underneath for paint by lightly etching the metal and leaving behind a zinc ...

If the wheels are really rusty and the rust has pitted the metal, use "rusty-metal" primer. However, if they're only lightly rusted, buy self-etching primer instead.

Wearing goggles and gloves, spray a liberal amount of the rust-remover onto the damp metal. Apply more, if needed, so the surface stays wet until the rust comes loose. This might take 10 to 30 ...

You can also remove rust from metal with a store-bought chemical rust removers like Metal Glo. It’s formulated for safe use on knives, silverware, cookware, and even jewelry.

- Rust isn't new, but with so many structures nearing the end of their life, it's impact is more important than ever. If we're as vigilant as you are with your car, we should be all right.