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Tue Jul 15, 2003 8:20 pm

Any body know this stuff? Any opinions?

Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:07 pm

http://www.probikeshop.com/picklexintro.htm

http://www.ashjentech.com/picklex20.htm

Search google and you will find information

Wed Jul 16, 2003 8:44 am

I've ordered it directly from the mfr, that is cheapest. A little goes a long way. It does what it says it does--totally stops bare metal from rusting, converts micro rust, and gets into the "pores" of rough metal once it has been blasted to stop the rust from getting going again. Nice spray bottle, but get some throwaway brushes to spread it around with. Works great! I have had parts sprayed with this stuff sitting in my damp garage for over a year and no surface rust at ALL. It is easy to work with. Moderate ventilation is needed to avoid lung irritation. Three small spray bottles would be enough to do an entire bare metal car and most of its parts. Ask me I know.

Chris
JHC

Thu Jul 17, 2003 5:47 pm

Whats the finish like with this stuff? Is it like a paint/POR15 type finish or just a film coating. Can it be worked and prepped like bare metal?

Thu Jul 17, 2003 10:26 pm

I have always used POR-15 for past motorcycle restorations. A lot of vintaage bikes have gas tanks and fuel systems that are full of rust. The POR-15 gas tank kit works great. After seeing this thread I bought a 16 oz bottle of Picklex 20 today from www.picklex20.com for $21.90 plus $9.00 shipping. They said it should be here in 5 business days. I will take some before and after pics.

Fri Aug 01, 2003 10:55 am

So what happened with this stuff? The roof of my Panel is covered in surface rust. Any good word on results?

Fri Aug 01, 2003 11:56 am

Vintage,
Picklex will not take care of existing surface rust. It is a preventative coating for raw metal and flash rust only. You need to remove the rust first, and then use the picklex.

Fri Aug 01, 2003 3:46 pm

Their site says it will convert rust. From their site - "Picklex«20 does not cover up any rust and it actually converts 100% rust including micro-rust and mill scale, to a metallurgical protective coating, over which painting & welding can be performed successfully". So maybe you'd want to sand down or wire brush any heavy stuff then use it. I don't know. Anyone have experience using it straight on a rusted surface then painting (barring any other necessary prep before paint work)?

Mike

Fri Aug 01, 2003 10:00 pm

I used Picklex 20 a few weeks ago on my floor pan. I replaced the section where the battery sits because it was beyond repair. I removed the big peices of scale and loose rust with a wire brush and a wire wheel on the end of my drill. Then I made sure there was no oil or grease anywhere. I then blew off the pan with my air compressor and a air nozzle. You just spray it on (a little goes along way) wait a minute or two then wipe off the excess with a rag. Then leave it alone to dry. It turned all the rust grey and black depending on how heavily rusted the area was. Here's some info from http://www.ashjentech.com/picklex20.htm

Unlike other rust converters in the market which covers up rust, Picklex« chemically changes 100% of the rust (including mill scale and micro-rust) into a high performance, corrosion resistant, conductive metallurgical protective coating (therefore, complete removal of oil, rust, dust and use of primer coating are not necessary). Over which, painting & welding can be performed successfully (increases weld strength considerably and forms no spatter).

I think I would rather use POR-15 though.