Cleaning Valve Covers with Evapo-Rust

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I am helping my Nephew get his 83 Chevy truck back in shape.
He inherited it for his Great Grandpa (Indirectly)

His Grandpa was using it as a farm truck and Grandma (The Inheritor of the truck) decided he needed that truck instead of selling it to someone outside the family.

I bought a Valve cover on the board here that has the (4X4) fill tube.
It was in Excellent condition.

So, we can't put one painted valve cover on and leave the other Ugly.

The passengers side valve cover was rusty.
Sandblasting is not something I will do to a engine part like this.

So, I turn to my favorite easy way to take care of this.

Evapo- Rust

Yes, there are other ways that are cheaper.
I have tinkered with other methods.
This is my favorite and is reusable if you contain it tactically.

Here is before and After pictures.

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[HO455]

They came out nice! I assume it's some kind of acid?

How do you neutralize it and prep the part for paint?

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Originally Posted by HO455

They came out nice! I assume it's some kind of acid?

How do you neutralize it and prep the part for paint?

Here is the website.

Link: https://www.evapo-rust.com/

It is not a toxic acid.
It is PH neutral.
It is safe and water soluble.

I rinse it with water then dry it with compressed air.
Then I sprayed it with WD-40.
I will prep it with brake cleaner before I paint it.

[TKCR]

I use Evapo-rust on a lot of parts.
I’ve used it for bolts, seat tracks and seat belts. I used to sandblast a lot of parts, but not anymore!

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Originally Posted by TKCR

I use Evapo-rust on a lot of parts.
I’ve used it for bolts, seat tracks and seat belts. I used to sandblast a lot of parts, but not anymore!

I knew you were a fan of Evapo-rust also.
Those look great.
I follow you on FB also.

[TKCR]

If a friend had not turned me on to this stuff,
I’m not sure I would still be restoring parts. That sandblasting was getting a bit tiring.