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eggman95 Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 268 Location: Jersey City, NJ
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 6:32 pm Post subject: Suggestions on using CLR |
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Please bare with my ignorance, I've never had a need to clean surface rust until now.
I have a bit of surface run on inside of my bumpers, and a few parts on the body on my '65 beetle. I've been readings some posts and I see people cleaning up their paint jobs with CLR and it looking night and day difference.
What's the best way to use the stuff? Does it cause any damage to the paint or the chrome?
TIA _________________ Henry |
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RareAir Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2002 Posts: 14576 Location: 18 miles North of the border
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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I've used CLR to remove a very thin sheet of rust that is barely covering the bumpers of my Bus. My process was to apply the CLR directly to some Green Scotch Brite pads and some liberal rubbing action.
Please keep in mind that the rust was almost film-like, not a real rusty surface to begin with. The rust film came right off & revealed the original White paint of the bumpers.
Here's a photo of the bumpers prior to the CLR treatment-
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eggman95 Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 268 Location: Jersey City, NJ
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks. The little bit of surface rust is on on the inside part of the bumpers. I just wanted to clean them up a bit. _________________ Henry |
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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2007 Posts: 5505 Location: 1st Coast
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 4:15 am Post subject: |
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On my original paint door frame windows (the vent windows like yours) I have some rust. Do I use CLR full strength apply with a brush and rub gently with a rag and then rinse? If so how long can I leave it on before I damage that paint? I would also like to try it on the wheels.
RareAir wrote: |
I've used CLR to remove a very thin sheet of rust that is barely covering the bumpers of my Bus. My process was to apply the CLR directly to some Green Scotch Brite pads and some liberal rubbing action.
Please keep in mind that the rust was almost film-like, not a real rusty surface to begin with. The rust film came right off & revealed the original White paint of the bumpers.
Here's a photo of the bumpers prior to the CLR treatment-
Of course using a Scotch Brite pad on a Chromed surface will scratch up the Chrome |
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Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21510 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:58 am Post subject: Re: Suggestions on using CLR |
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CLR.....works quite well on very mild, thin rust......rust stains mainly.....like you find on paint and porcelain. Its not known to get rid of heavy rust that well or quickly without numerous applications.
It uses lactic acid and gluconic acid....both low solution strength so its fairly safe to use compared to many other products. It also has a wetting agent in it (lauramine oxide) that helps it break surface tension to get into surface texture better.
Its a little harder to rinse off so you have to rinse repeatedly until all surfafe sliminess snd foam is gone.
You may do better with a regular Ospho type product. Ray |
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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2007 Posts: 5505 Location: 1st Coast
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:37 am Post subject: Re: Suggestions on using CLR |
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I'm guessing this is the stuff Ospho
My question is will I have any trouble if I try my CLR first and if not successful rince with water and then purchase this Ospho? Also is Ospho used straight? Yes I will read the label but sometimes extra tips are useful.
This is the CLR I have and I see there are other CLR products so I am assuming this one is OK using straight with a natural bristle brush.
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CLR.....works quite well on very mild, thin rust......rust stains mainly.....like you find on paint and porcelain. Its not known to get rid of heavy rust that well or quickly without numerous applications.
It uses lactic acid and gluconic acid....both low solution strength so its fairly safe to use compared to many other products. It also has a wetting agent in it (lauramine oxide) that helps it break surface tension to get into surface texture better.
Its a little harder to rinse off so you have to rinse repeatedly until all surfafe sliminess snd foam is gone.
You may do better with a regular Ospho type product. Ray |
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Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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heimlich VWNOS.com
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Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: Suggestions on using CLR |
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What about royal jelly? _________________ www.vwnos.com [email protected]
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LAGrunthaner Samba Member
Joined: March 18, 2007 Posts: 5505 Location: 1st Coast
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:42 am Post subject: Re: Suggestions on using CLR |
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From my research here and in other car groups that I belong to, CLR and Oshpo are preferred and now another product called Prep & Etch along with grey 3M pads 5 parts water, one part prep etch as per UZI's SO42. He polished it with TR3 after a thorough rinse.
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heimlich VWNOS.com
Joined: November 20, 2016 Posts: 6593 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:29 am Post subject: Re: Suggestions on using CLR |
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Now that's awesome. I was purely speaking about the chrome bumpers. I didn't realize people do the entire cars. _________________ www.vwnos.com [email protected]
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