Which de-rusting stuff

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:35 pm

Ok,

I have some brackets I've taken off the Xantia this weekend that I want to de-rust and treat before I refit them (more on that saga in another thread) so, I know there are various people on here using Bilt Hamber stuff for this, to good effect.

So what bits is it I need and where's the cheapest place to buy them?

@h10ndr @vtecmec ?

Post by **Vtecmec** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:40 pm

Best with a liquid rather than a gel for small bits, Scale-x on ebay is pretty good (40% phosphoric acid) still works well at a mix of 5/95 with water or rust off (80%) mix 2.5/97.5 with water.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rust-Off-Phos ... 6fd73eca47

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/42-STRONG-PHO ... 3a66d981dd

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 9:53 pm

molasses

Post by **Vtecmec** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:11 pm

Or Coca cola.

Post by **Pushki** » Sun Mar 30, 2014 11:32 pm

I used some BH Deox Gel a couple of weeks ago. Not too impressed with the results!!

K30DPC · Post by **K30DPC** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:11 am

I used 80% vinegar with great results. But have no idea where you can get it from

nick_s · Post by **nick_s** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 7:44 am

I will always use Bilt Hamber personally, as it is the best there is. Other methods are good (don't get me wrong), but this is the dogs danglies.

Post by **Doggo** » Mon Mar 31, 2014 9:34 pm

mercutio wrote:molasses

Are you sure?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:34 am

Thanks guys - have ordered some Scale-X.

Could do with some gel type stuff too, for some of the stuff that can't be taken off the car for immersion.

So what are the recommendations for that?

Post by **Vtecmec** » Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:38 am

Bilt Hamber detox gel, it's the only one I've ever tried. It works well, though you do have to put some effort in, mechanically removing most of the rust, then apply and cover, leave 24 hours, work in with a stiff brush, reapply a bit more then rinse off after a further 24 hours. @Pushki