A few months ago I made a video comparing different rust removal methods [ Ссылка ]

After that video, viewers flooded the comment section with their own DIY rust removal methods. So I made this video to try out some of the most popular suggestions. If you have any suggestions you'd like to see in part 3, make sure to let me know in the comments.

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My thoughts on the methods in this video:

Molasses - This was one of the most commonly suggested DIY methods. The results after a 72-hour soak didn't really show this as a great method though. There was a bit of rust removal, so perhaps it needs a much longer soak time. So many people suggested it, so there is probably something to it. But not the best method unless you have a couple of weeks to wait.

Molasses With Water - The results were pretty much the same as the molasses by itself, so I am not sure what the introduction of the water is supposed to accomplish. My only guess would be to make the molasses go further if you were working on larger pieces.

Kerosene - This method didn't produce much of a result. There was the tiniest amount of surface rust removal, but I think that might have washed away with any liquid. Kerosene is a good solvent that is sometimes used as a cleaning agent, but doesn't really make the grade as a rust remover.

Apple Cider Vinegar - This method worked great! I've used white vinegar before for rust removal and this Apple Cider Vinegar performed just as well. Cheap and readily available, this is a great DIY rust removal option.

Energy Drink: This one was a bit of a shocker, but the results showed that it can actually work. This particular drink has a high citric acid content so I am guessing that is where the rust removal action is coming from. Energy drinks can be pretty expensive so it would be a better option to just buy plain citric acid. But if it's all you've got at the time, it can definitely knock some rust off.

Hydrochloric Acid: One of the best options I tried for this video. It's a powerful acid that might not be readily available, and should be handled with the proper caution and safety equipment in place. But if you are comfortable using it properly, it will really knock the rust off!

Human Urine - Someone suggested this! In my head I can maybe picture this working, maybe. But I don't really want uring in my Youtube videos, or all over my work bench.

Tomato Ketchup - This one had me doubting it a lot before I started, but the results were actually pretty surprising and impressive. But the more I dug in to it, I saw that Ketchup has a really high vinegar content, so I would say that's where the rust removal action is coming from. A little weird, but if it works - it works!

Transmission Fluid and Citric Acid: I'm not sure what the combination of the two was supposed to accomplish. Citric Acid is a really good rust remover, but it seems like the transmission fluid was working against it and preventing it from affecting the rust. Would have been better off using the citric acid by itself with water. This method didn't work at all.

Naval Jelly - This one got a lot of suggestions! And I can see why, it worked perfectly. Once I bought it I kinda figured it would work. I mean, it has "rust dissolver" right it the name. Why is it hott pink though? lol

Hand Sanitizer - Okay full disclosure, this wasn't actually suggested. But this is 2020 and I have tons of this stuff in every drawer of my house. So I figured I'd give it a try. Works well against germs, but ineffective against rust.

Potato and Water - Actually only one person suggested this, but it was too weird not to try. I'm not sure how this was actually supposed to work, ut it clearly did not.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner - This one got some noticeable results. There are some pretty harsh chemicals at work so I'm not sure which one is actually attacking the rust. But it seemed to work a little.

Laser Rust Removal - I know this works, I've seen several videos showing these things in action. But at $25,000 I doubt I'll ever get my hands on one.

Beer Salt and Baking Soda - It seemed to work fairly well but it may have been another unnecessary combination. The lemon flavored beer salt contains citric acid. If anything, you would think that the baking soda would neutralize the acid. But it still got pretty decent results, so if all you have is an abundance of beer salt, might as well give it a try.

Oxalic Acid - Another acid that works really well. It left a slight yellow tint on the metal, but a good scrubbing of baking soda and water cleaned it up really nice.

Diesel Fuel - I've used diesel fuel to clean and degrease parts before, but I have never used it as a rust remover. Now I know why. It doesn't remove any rust.

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