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jawilder 02-16-2010 03:02 PM

Coke for rust removal
 
My front bumper was covered in light rust so I poured a can of coke on it and wadded up a handfull of aluminum foil and scrubbed away.

I couldn't believe how fast it came off! I will be trying this on my mag wheels next.

I don't think I would try this on a show truck as the foil might have scratched the chrome a bit, but for my rig it was perfect.

72BlckButy 02-16-2010 03:35 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
I've heard of using soda on your battery terminals to get rid of acid build up, but never for rust. Glad to hear it work for you!

DT1 02-18-2010 04:36 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
Ive actually seen Coke tested on chrome and it had favorable results. I think the show was Myth Busters.

oldblue1968chevy 03-03-2010 09:22 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
like lil specally surface rust spots? coke or pepsi (everythings coke in the south lol)

jawilder 03-04-2010 01:07 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy (Post 3838321)
like lil specally surface rust spots? coke or pepsi (everythings coke in the south lol)

Well, being a Texan, I won't allow Pepsi into my home, so yes, Coke. Just pour it on and rub it off with wadded up aluminum foil. Works like a charm on chrome!

mbgmike 03-04-2010 01:34 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
look what it does for teeth:sexy:

oldblue1968chevy 03-04-2010 09:29 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
:sexy:so pepsi or coke?

LOL

michael bustamante 03-05-2010 03:36 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
so if it eats rust, imagine what it does to your guts????

oldblue1968chevy 03-05-2010 05:28 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
gotta have that sundrop (for you folks in the south) yum

93Chevy4x4 06-09-2010 01:09 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
My grandfather restores peerless automobiles. When the motors are seized on his projects he pores coke in the motor and trys to turn it over a little everyday eventually there good as new. Just drain the coke out and fill with motor oil.

67chevy1series 06-24-2010 02:05 AM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
man coka cola and tin foil dang it does work my orignial chrome bumper went from mest up to good enough to install on your truck thanks guys

fryer1979 08-12-2010 05:39 AM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
I've done the battery terminal clean up with Coke for years, but I have never heard of it working on rust. Very kool, now I've got something else to try.

speesh 10-22-2010 07:25 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
"so if it eats rust, imagine what it does to your guts????"
If we go by that, look what water does to our trucks! I am never drinkin water again!!!!
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Short Circuit 11-23-2010 03:56 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by speesh (Post 4254761)
"so if it eats rust, imagine what it does to your guts????"
If we go by that, look what water does to our trucks! I am never drinkin water again!!!!
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That's why you're supposed to drink Coke after drinking water. The water creates the rust and the Coke removes it. :b69:

RLTW375 11-23-2010 04:19 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
Cleaned my battery terminals with it and it worked great. Just remember to spray off your driveway, mine is permanently stained....or eroded

treveiger 12-02-2010 02:17 AM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
We had a battery explode on a floor scrubber and the inside was filled with acid so we got a coke and poured it all over the machine and good as new :lol:

67chevy1series 12-25-2010 03:09 AM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
to all MEMBERS COCA COLA OR PEPSI , POUR IT ON YOUR RUSTY PATINA FENDER OR HOOD AND THEN USE TIN FOIL AND KEEP RUBING AND REPEATING THEN WASH IT OFF WHEN YOU THINK IT IS OKAT IT WILL TAKE OFF THE RUST AND BRING OUT THE BLACK OR RED PRIMER COLOR UNDERNEATH AND MAKES IT LOOK COOL RAT ROD STYLE

BusinessProfessor 12-26-2010 03:38 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
I use a small bucket of Coca-Cola to remove rust from bolts and small parts. Soak overnight, rinse and clean with wire brush. Presto---Rust Disappears!!!

67chevy1series 12-26-2010 05:02 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Short Circuit (Post 4310003)
That's why you're supposed to drink Coke after drinking water. The water creates the rust and the Coke removes it. :b69:

:haha:

Altec 12-28-2010 08:59 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
I remember the episode of Mythbusters where they tested this. The bumper they did looked great. But when they cleaned battery terminals, it seemed as though that the fact that it is a liquid was the only thing that helped. Water did just as good of a job. At least, that is what I remember. Haven't seen the episode in a while, and I have proper supplies for cleaning batteries lol.

bubba327 12-29-2010 12:19 AM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
Hey guys I was just passing through reading the posts and thought this old thread might interest you .

"Rust removal using electrolysis."

Uses a battery charger and wash soda
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385635

Altec 12-29-2010 01:47 AM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
Man, that is cool. Gotta try that out. I got plenty of rusty parts!

BusinessProfessor 04-22-2011 12:36 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
I've found that the best cleaner for battery terminals is WD-40 then Light sanding and a repeat of WD to remove the dust.

BruthaMan 05-22-2011 02:52 AM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
A pencil works good on removing light surface rust. When I was in the Army, back in the eighties, my section chief showed us that trick for getting surface rust off our M16s.

Torrey72 05-22-2011 07:53 PM

Re: Coke for rust removal
 
I use Coke to remove Rum from a tall glass. I just add the coke to the rum and drink. It works every time ;)


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