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Metal Can Cleaning #782206 10/13/2022 8:01 PM
by PLUM_72
PLUM_72
Just wondering what everyone does to clean a newly found metal can? What do you do to treat or clean rust on the can?

I like to use dish liquid and give the initial bath, but never sure what to do about rust and other stains that might be there.

Thanks!
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Re: Metal Can Cleaning #782286 Oct 15th a 01:01 PM
by Speedracer
Speedracer
Originally Posted by PLUM_72
Has anyone tried Evaporust on any signs or cans? Its supposed to neutralize the rust. While I have not tried it with painted items, my experience with zinc plated tools is that it dulls or eats away at the zinc plating.

I think your thinking of Prep & Etch. Prep & etch will bring back some life to a rusty sign.

Evaporust takes rust and other stuff to bare metal. It does NOT neutralize rust, as you stated…. It eliminates it to bare metal. Evaporust will probably destroy your can.

I use both products regularly.
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Re: Metal Can Cleaning #782937 Oct 30th a 09:39 PM
by Paul Bell
Paul Bell
Originally Posted by Speedracer
Originally Posted by PLUM_72
Has anyone tried Evaporust on any signs or cans? Its supposed to neutralize the rust. While I have not tried it with painted items, my experience with zinc plated tools is that it dulls or eats away at the zinc plating.

I think your thinking of Prep & Etch. Prep & etch will bring back some life to a rusty sign.

Evaporust takes rust and other stuff to bare metal. It does NOT neutralize rust, as you stated…. It eliminates it to bare metal. Evaporust will probably destroy your can.

I use both products regularly.

Using a controlled amount of time with Prep&Etch probably the way to go. Thats what I've done. Put it in a spray bottle and do ten minutes, wash off, see what you have. Repeat as necesary,
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