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Title: Homemade Rust Chelation Formula
Post by: Striker1423 on February 06, 2026, 10:42:43 AM
This looks good and is cheap enough to make. I don't think I will anytime soon, but the fact that it exists gives me some pause to consider it.

Title: Re: Homemade Rust Chelation Formula
Post by: JKV45 on February 06, 2026, 11:50:22 AM
I've used regular white vinegar to remove heavy rust on steel with good results.

Not quick, but pretty gentle.

After a few days of soaking, I pressure wash it. The oxidation is still attached, but the pressure washer strips it off.  It will flash rust, and gets a layer of light deposits on it when dry.  I will usually media blast the part after drying.  Some type of liquid metal prep is required if you are doing the inside of a steel gas tank.
Title: Re: Homemade Rust Chelation Formula
Post by: soonerbillz on February 16, 2026, 09:05:51 AM
As far as wanting the most economical solution I find nothing beats Rust911 in the 1 gallon concentrated jug. It makes 16 gallons and at that dilution level it is as effective as Evaporust. At $80 for the gallon that breaks down to around $5 a gallon. For me it works to have plenty of solution in shop and not have to continually buy single gallon jugs of other brands.
 I think I shared this earlier in another thread.
Title: Re: Homemade Rust Chelation Formula
Post by: JKV45 on February 17, 2026, 12:52:52 PM
Another simple but effective homemade rust remover solution -