How to quickly remove rust from metal and protect your tool from it? I show 2 easy ways

Any metal (in particular steel) tends to oxidize and over time rust appears on it, which gradually destroys it. The problem with corrosion is also not bypassed by manual construction and garden tools (pruners, pliers, hacksaws, wrenches, etc.), which can simply become unusable due to rust. Today I will show you 2 simple ways (purchased and popular) with which you can remove rust from metal in a couple of hours! I will also give you some tips for caring for the tool that will help to protect and protect it from rust.

How to keep the tool from rusting?

Of course, the best way to deal with rust is to keep it out of the way and the tools will always look like new and will last you for years.

Taking care of your instrument is not that difficult. All you need to do is follow a few simple rules: after completing the work, be sure to clean the tool from dirt and we wipe it with a dry cloth, the tool should be stored in a dry room and most importantly, any metal loves grease. Any household or engine oil can be used as a lubricant. Therefore, periodically (especially when leaving the instrument for long-term storage) do not forget wipe all metal and moving parts of the tool with oil and then it will never appear rust.

How to quickly remove rust from metal?

But still, there are times when corrosion cannot be avoided. For example, you did some work and simply forgot your instrument in the grass, and found it only six months later. During this time, due to precipitation and dampness, it was completely covered with rust. Well, it doesn't matter, now I will show you some simple ways to get rid of it quickly.

1. And so, I'll start with a product that you can buy in a store.. In fact, now there are a lot of different products on the market for removing rust from metal, but I prefer the rust converter. In my arsenal there is always such a tool, since sometimes I have to deal with rust on the body of a car, and specifically me I use a rust converter from Astro him (I have been using it for a long time and it has proven itself with a positive side).

It contains phosphoric acid, which actively fights rust and is easy to use. All you need to do is spray the converter on the rusty metal and leave it alone for 20-30 minutes (if necessary, repeat the operation).

During this time, the agent will remove all rust even from the smallest pores and transform it into a protective film that will protect the metal from re-corrosion. Here's an example of how it worked on rusty pliers.

2. And now I will turn to the popular no less effective means of combating rust, which can be prepared at home. from what is in almost every home. As an example, I will try to remove rust from a wrench.

The first thing to do is to place the wrench in a container and fill it with hot water so that it completely covers it. Now we need citric acid and hydrogen peroxide. We add them to the container in the following proportions: water 2 parts, peroxide 2 parts, citric acid 1 part.

Already after 15 - 20 minutes, a noticeable reaction will begin, thousands of small bubbles will begin to emerge on the surface and the product will begin to work actively. Watch a short video below.

After another 30 - 40 minutes, the product will completely do its job and remove all rust. The wrench is almost as good as new, now all that remains is to cover it with oil.