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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Smudger on February 07, 2016, 04:43:22 pm

Title: Rust stain removal - what's available...
Post by: Smudger on February 07, 2016, 04:43:22 pm
Got a decking clean coming up in 2 weeks but the customer also would like a large rust stain removed from a flint wall ( stain from central cheating flue )

Anyone reccomend a product/chemical that will remove the stain thanks in advance

Darran
Title: Re: Rust stain removal - what's available...
Post by: chris scott on February 07, 2016, 04:52:42 pm
Lysergic acid diethylamide or Oxalic acid….cannot remember which one.  I have used both…..
Title: Re: Rust stain removal - what's available...
Post by: Smudger on February 07, 2016, 06:14:05 pm
Cheers Chris - I see the  oxalic acid is an ingredient in bar keepers friend which is quite well thought of.

Darran
Title: Re: Rust stain removal - what's available...
Post by: Aqua Power Solutions on February 07, 2016, 08:49:29 pm
Darren , Oxalic acid but do a test patch
Ed
Title: Re: Rust stain removal - what's available...
Post by: Smudger on February 07, 2016, 10:16:16 pm
Okay Ed
Title: Re: Rust stain removal - what's available...
Post by: Tadgh O Shea on February 07, 2016, 11:13:26 pm
Hi Darran, another option for rust is hydrofluoric acid 2 to 5% strength, or if you know any stainless steel fabricators near you they use a pickling paste for cleaning welds which is  produced  from hydrofluoric acid it usually comes in a 1 liter tub with applicator brush, just brush it onto the rust stain and let it dwell for 5 minutes agitate with a scrub brush and give the whole area a good rinse as its nasty stuff. Tadgh
Title: Re: Rust stain removal - what's available...
Post by: Kev Martin on February 08, 2016, 12:45:50 am
Miracle Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner

http://www.tilinglogistics.co.uk/miracle-sealants-heavy-duty-acidic-cleaner-miracle-sealants-heavy-duty-acidic-cleaner?filter_name=Acidic%20cleaner
Title: Re: Rust stain removal - what's available...
Post by: Smudger on February 08, 2016, 07:05:10 am
Cheers guys!!

Darran