Evapo-RustER012 Heavy Duty – 128 oz., Rust Remover for Auto Parts, Hardware, Antiques | Rust Removers and Chemicals

Q: It seems that almost every review involves "soaking" items. How does this work on surface rust that cannot be soaked?

For areas that's cannot be submerged I have taken paper towels soaked in Evaporust and wrapped the part. Do a few layers and make sure there are no air pockets or that area will not be treated. Follow the paper towels with a layer of plastic wrap to keep the product from evaporating and again watch out for air bubbles. Inspect, re-soak and re-wrap every few hours. For heavy rust I hit the surface with a wire wheel first. The Evaporust Gel might be more suited to this method.

Q: Will this be safe to clean steal scuba tank in side and help prevent rust

I'm a dive master and certified tank inspector. If you have rust in your tank you should have it professionally inspected. You "could" use this but if there is pitting or other dammage it would cripple the tank and potentially make it unsafe to fill. Not sure about any residue this might leave that could contaminate the air, so I would say probably better stick to tumbling to remove light rust. Your dive shop can do this or should know of a service center that can.

Q: My metal is covered with sticky goo after I left evapo-rust on it. I want to avoid water rinse due to flash rust. how do you rinse this off?

With the evapo rust, you need to make sure there are no oils, grease, etc prior to being on the metal when you soak the evapo rust. Once you soak the evapo rust and the rust has been removed, the product has done its job. You do want to wash it off afterwards and dry it. To keep it from re rusting is another problem in of itself. We have a product called rust block that comes in either a trigger spray or aerosol can. Spray a layer of it on there and it will keep the object from re- rusting for up to a year

Q: If I soak a tool, will it ruin a wooden handle (like a chisel)?

I have soaked many old tools with wooden handles with little change to the wood. Given that “wood doesn’t like water”, I try to keep the soak time as short as possible. I rinse and rub with fine steel wool. I dry with a hair dryer to prevent rusting. Final step is light oiling. I hope this process works for you. Also, I keep the “used” EvapoRust and reuse many times.

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Brand
Evapo-Rust
Item Form
Liquid
Scent
Unscented
Specific Uses For Product
Industrial
Material Feature
Non-Toxic

💧non-toxic, water-based formula

⚙️works on all metal types

🛠️128 oz heavy-duty capacity

Description

🛡️ Rust-free gear, zero hassle—join the clean metal revolution!

HEAVY DUTY VOLUME - Generous 1-gallon bottle to tackle multiple projects without running dry.
RESIDUE FREE FINISH - Leaves metals clean and ready for corrosion protection.
EFFORTLESS RUST REMOVAL - Just submerge and watch rust vanish—no scrubbing needed.
VERSATILITY AT ITS BEST - Perfect for auto parts, tools, cookware, antiques, and more.
SAFE FOR YOU YOUR GEAR - Non-toxic, odorless, and free from harsh acids or solvents.

Evapo-Rust ER012 is a powerful, non-toxic, water-based rust remover designed for heavy-duty use on automotive parts, tools, cookware, and antiques. Its 128 oz. formula safely dissolves rust without scrubbing, acids, or fumes, leaving metals residue-free and ready for protection.

Specifications

Manufacturer	Evapo-Rust
Brand	Evapo-Rust
Model	ER012
Item Weight	8.65 pounds
Product Dimensions	4.5 x 7 x 10.5 inches
Item model number	ER012
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Manufacturer Part Number	ER012
OEM Part Number	899303000011, 899303000011
Special Features	Residue Free