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A car’s aesthetic is a pretty big deal, and there’s no shortage of threats to its finish. For one, rust is an inevitability for anything made of metal, and it can spread when not checked. Fortunately, there are simple and effective ways to address this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 3 ways you can remove rust from your car without sanding:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also some factors to consider if you\u2019re to remove rust from your car successfully. In this article, I\u2019ll help you better understand how these different types of rust removers work and how to prevent rusting in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rust is essentially the coming together of iron, water, and oxygen. When all three elements are present, a chemical process ensues. The water and oxygen act on the iron, corroding it and turning it into iron oxide or rust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If addressed quickly enough, this unsightly red blemish can be removed \u2014 and without sanding. To do that, you’ll need a chemical remover. There are two types you can turn to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each one of these has different properties and mechanisms of action. Let’s take a closer look at them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acids are the stronger and faster-acting of the two chemical removers. However, acids are also more toxic. When applied onto a rusted surface, a chemical reaction occurs in which the acid works to loosen the rust’s bond to the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two types of acids, the strong acids, and the weak acids. The strong acids are the mineral acids such as sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid, while the weak acids include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The strong acids are highly corrosive mineral acids that react by dissolving rust. They work much faster and can get the job done in a matter of hours, sometimes even minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there is a downside to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These chemicals are caustic and will not stop with the rust. So, they may cause further damage to the surrounding area and the metal surface beneath the rust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, weak acids are a safer, albeit slower, bet. Additionally, the name can be a bit misleading and give one pause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Weak acids don\u2019t give a weak reaction per se. Simply put, they can get the job done in a gradual and less destructive manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By contrast, strong acids or mineral acids are more volatile, especially at higher concentrations. With weak acids, you have greater control of the reaction taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sure, it will take more time. But chemical removers using weak acids in their formulation will eventually clear up the rust with minimal risk of damage to your car and your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the most effective chemical rust removers are petroleum-based solvents. The best example of this is WD-40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chances are, this product is familiar to you. Its signature blue and yellow can is a common feature in garages, service stations, and petrol stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even slower than weak acids, petroleum-based solvents make use of pressurized gases for the dispersal of rust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While they are effective, they take time to loosen the rust’s bond to the surface of your car. Some petroleum-based solvents can take up to 24 hours at the very least to get results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But, don’t let that put you off these products. When the full course is up, they’ll have your rust problem solved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With their easy-to-use products, manufacturers have simplified the task of removing rust so every car owner can now get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this ease is offset by the dangers these chemicals pose. So, the very first thing you’ll want to do before taking on the rust is to put on protective equipment, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chelating agents are easily the safest option available when it comes to rust removal. And that’s primarily because they\u2019re acid-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These water-based solutions are relatively harmless \u2014 to your health, the environment, and your car’s surface beneath the rust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They also go by the following names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever you prefer to call them, you can’t go wrong with chelating agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chelating agents form bonds with the ions of metals, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such metals have chain-like chemical structures. In this particular case, the chelating agents attach themselves to the ends of iron’s chain structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The molecules of the chelating agents prevent the iron ions from behaving as they normally would, and they draw the iron molecules away from the car’s surface and to a medium such as a solution in a rust removal bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, the attachment of the chelating agents’ molecules to the chain-like chemical structure of iron results in the formation of stable rings that allow these new molecules to pass through different environments with relative ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For these reasons, chelating agents are able to loosen the bonds of rust to metal surfaces and draw them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chelating agents are generally harmless. However, donning some protective equipment is still advisable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Breaks in the skin may become irritated and painful upon contact with the formula, or certain ingredients may be allergens to some and trigger an allergic reaction. Therefore, it\u2019s best to put on protective clothing (such as gloves or goggles) before applying the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are cases where the rust problem has gotten so bad that chemical removers and chelating agents just won’t cut it. That’s where rust converters come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When applied directly to rusted surfaces, rust converters initiate a chemical reaction that converts iron oxide into a black coating that serves as a primer to be painted over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rust converters contain only two active ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tannic acid is responsible for the black coating. It converts the red iron oxides we know as rust into stable ferric tannates that have a dark bluish-black color, and it’s this colored coating that becomes your primer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ve no doubt realized that using a rust converter eventually results in more work than the previous two options. But, that’s the price to pay when rust has been allowed the time to build up.<\/p> CarCareReport dot com is owner of this article and was first posted on Sep 19, 2022 and was updated on <\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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