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ronnie paton

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cleaning stone
« on: May 18, 2009, 04:42:41 pm »
i have some stone plinths that have rust stains on am i able to to get the rust off by just pressure or will i need a chemical if so which one would you use?

Rob_Mac

Re: cleaning stone
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2009, 04:50:57 pm »
Ronnie

have a look here www.owatrol.uk.com.

They have a rust remover called Netrol

Don't know anything about it or them

Rob ;D

Rob_Mac

Re: cleaning stone
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2009, 04:53:04 pm »
Net - trol

Rob ;D


Roger Oakley

Re: cleaning stone
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2009, 07:53:02 pm »
What type of stone is it?
Some chemicals can make rust stains look even worse so more info needed.


Rob_Mac

Re: cleaning stone
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2009, 10:04:00 pm »
Ronnie

Didn't have time to give a full reply this afternoon.

Roger is right - make sure it is compatible with the stone you are removing the marks from. I saw some impressive photos of the Net trol cleaning a sandstone wall.

Yorkshire stone is a fine grade of sandstone but that is not to say that it could cause more problems

Rob ;D

Roger Oakley

Re: cleaning stone
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2009, 10:12:27 pm »
Ronnie,
Can you post a photo of the Yorkstone.
Is the rust surface rust or natural

ronnie paton

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Re: cleaning stone
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2009, 02:45:21 pm »
roger when i get chance to take photos ill send some, the rust is coming from a balcony above that has rusted and the water has dripped down with water resulting in a rust stain.

Roger Oakley

Re: cleaning stone
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2009, 02:55:18 pm »
There wouldn't be a lead flashing on the balcony by any chance?

ronnie paton

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Re: cleaning stone
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2009, 07:54:31 pm »
cant remeber ill take some photos this week when i go to look at it, cheers rob for your replys