I concur with Keith. Phosphoric acid, if you can get it, works great. I think
the phosphorus combines with the ferric oxide (rust) to form ferrous
phosphate. My chemistry is a little rusty (he he).
Bruce Roedel
'58 Fleetside
"Keith" <kvdurand@mail.esc4.com> wrote:
> I don't believe in that stuff. I use phosphoric acid which removes the rust
> and leaves a phosphate coating. This does not seal it; it has to be
> topcoated.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Lent <scott.lent@tamut.edu>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2000 7:33 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Rust "converter"
>
>
> > Does anyone have firsthand experience with the rust "converter"
substances
> > now on the market? (You know, the ones that allegedly penetrate and
> > convert the rust to an inert material and seal the surface...) I know
> > there are a number of the products out there, but am also aware that at
> > least one does not "work as advertised." I'm looking for "yes, I used
> > Brand A on my xx and have had no problems" or "I used Brand B on my xx
and
> > it was worthless," not "so-and-so said..." or "I read in a magazine."
> >
> > Much appreciated!
> >
> > Scott...
> >
> > Scott Lent
> > 1956 Chevrolet 3100
> > Texarkana, Texas
> > http://www.tigger.tamut.edu/slent/
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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