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just discovered "evapo-rust"

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After perusing the web for all the different ways of getting rust off of drum parts, I decided to try "evapo-rust". Wow, this stuff is great! Worked much better than any of the other methods I've tried, and is very gentle on the metal. Can be used multiple times before it stops working. And it's non-toxic, can be disposed down the drain or dumped on the lawn. And pretty much odorless.

It was not easy to find. Neither Ace, HomeDepot, Lowe's, or AutoZone had it. I was about to order it, when I stumbled on it at O'Reilly's.

Anyone else try evapo-rust?

Posted on 5 years ago
#1
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Got it for some drum restoration a few weeks ago after reading about it on this forum.

Sooooo much better than having to scrub everything forever with a toothbrush. It did not help with limescale though, but c'est la vie, not a big deal, I can do a bit of scrubbing.

The next thing I've got my eye on due to this forum is either a vibratory tumbler or an ultra-sonic bath, but I'm not sure which is better.

Posted on 5 years ago
#2
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From Whatarethese123

The next thing I've got my eye on due to this forum is either a vibratory tumbler or an ultra-sonic bath, but I'm not sure which is better.

I haven`t used a tumbler yet, but, I can vouch for the ultrasonic cleaner...I purchased mine off ebay for around $50...Add a few drops of Dawn soap, set the timer and away you go!!

Here is a thread for reference including before and after pics:

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=63649&highlight=ultrasonic

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 5 years ago
#3
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I have used Evapo Rust for years and have been completely satisfied with it. I believe that I contributed to a post many months ago about this product. Great stuff!

Brian

Just a drummer who loves all things about vintage drums! Nothing more, nothing less.
Posted on 5 years ago
#4
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If multiple kit restorations are in you future. Get a tumbler and ultrasonic. Hours saved over old school polishing.

Creighton

Nothing special here but I like them.
Posted on 5 years ago
#5
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I bought this from Harbor Freight for under $50.

Worked great on this nickel hardware.

Wayne

Posted on 5 years ago
#6
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I’ve used Quick Glo polish to clean up the surface rust on chrome. It works great, but has a downside- it can leave light surface scratches on some pieces. It depends on how good the plating is.

The evapo-rust sounds worth trying, definitely. And fifty bucks at harbor freight? Yes!

Posted on 5 years ago
#7
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From hardbat

After perusing the web for all the different ways of getting rust off of drum parts, I decided to try "evapo-rust". Wow, this stuff is great! Worked much better than any of the other methods I've tried, and is very gentle on the metal. Can be used multiple times before it stops working. And it's non-toxic, can be disposed down the drain or dumped on the lawn. And pretty much odorless.It was not easy to find. Neither Ace, HomeDepot, Lowe's, or AutoZone had it. I was about to order it, when I stumbled on it at O'Reilly's.Anyone else try evapo-rust?

YES! I've been using it for years, a few on this forum recommended it and I've never looked back....

As an added bonus, it actually cleans the chrome too, makes it shine!!

Posted on 5 years ago
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