Surface Rust Remover

[sterrell04]

Has anyone had success removing surface rust from the frame? If so, what product can you recommend to use for doing so?

I don't have that drastic of a rust problem, but I've had some issues with the trailer wiring (ground) and want to put some effort into cleaning the metal, so it will hopefully help with the trailer ground.

I'll probably just use a wire brush and a rust remover, but any other advice would be appreciated.

Thanks as always,
Shane

[familyof6]

Apr 18, 2013 19:33:16 GMT -5 sterrell04 said:

Has anyone had success removing surface rust from the frame? If so, what product can you recommend to use for doing so?

I don't have that drastic of a rust problem, but I've had some issues with the trailer wiring (ground) and want to put some effort into cleaning the metal, so it will hopefully help with the trailer ground.

I'll probably just use a wire brush and a rust remover, but any other advice would be appreciated.

Thanks as always,
Shane

I'd like to know too. We have the floor off with the trailer frame exposed. Our side walls are still up. We are going to replace our entire subfloor, but first wanted to take of the surface rust on the trailer frame before we start rebuilding up.

I'd like to know the most effective method out there. Right now, my husband is using a wire brush attachment on a drill and also a hand wire brush to get the rust off and as you already know it's very slow going. Once the rust is off, what is the best product to apply to prevent more rust and longevity?

Thanks!

[kto17]

I haven't had time to do it yet, but I have read about it. You can buy a cheap media blaster from Harbor Freight. Mine was about $25. You will need a decent size air compressor, a face shield, a good respirator type mask, and gloves with a long sleeve shirt. But I hear it is the fastest way to get the rust off and much less labor intensive. Either way you will need to treat the steel with a good undercoating type paint afterwards.

I'm also going to test one of the rust converter paints to see how well it works but not anywhere on the frame, just the rear bumper.

[murryconst]

Check out Eastwood.com
They have bunch of stuff for dealing
With rust and paint and more

[62shastacrazymom]

Rust mort does the trick. I have a 62 which was rusted really bad and soaking with the rust mort really helped after the wire brush. Any phosphoric acid is helpful. The places I couldn't wire brush I used the hand attachments to get into the small places. The Rust mort gets the rest off. You can use POR 15 for the shell after but you don't really need to remove all of the rust before hand. Just good to get a smooth surface to get better adherance. I am using the truck bed rubberized stuff. (im very technical). It doesn't chip like POR 15 and is a fraction of the cost.

[bigbill]

Harbor freight sell 4 and 4 1/2" Grinders cheap ($20.00 range). Buy one and buy a wire cup brush to go on it, much better than a electric drill. Easier and faster.