A little Coca-Cola bath for the Fuse (experiment)

[Aloha]

Did you polish that PST by hand or with a dremel?

Both.

[N_N_R]

Ok, my pictures are just taken with a phone camera, so not that good to tell, but:

- the "light" rust is removed. At the places where there are "deeper pits", they are still there, of course, because, as you, guys, said, particles of metal are missing. But the "smeared" looking borders around those pits are gone. And the whole "rust" thing now looks paler, like faded.

-the brownish stuff/rust around the pivots, that was kinda undr/inside them is also gone, as far as I can see. You had to have a really closer look to notice it before, too, but it was there.

- conclusion: something cleans. If it's the coke, I don't know :D








The logo didn't get better, though. But I'd managed to clean it before, so maybe if I hadn't tried before, there would've been a difference now:




The file's cleaner, maybe there were just some material particles in it before




I can't get enough of it, lol

[danilo]

I've been told stories about coca cola cleaning floors from grease( from my parents to discourge me to drink it when I was very young) now I know it is true.

great thread

[captain spaulding]

It looks good, but to be honest I was hoping for better results for you. Your wire cutters and the Leatherman stamp on the pliers head is still rusty. As you can see on the Sideclip I did it removed all the rust no problem in these areas.





I have two theories about this. Either the rust on your PST has been sitting much longer and was much "deeper" and possibly needing a longer soak.

or 

The Coca Cola in your county is not as effective. It could be a combination of both. I have heard Coca Cola carbonation varies by county. 


 

[N_N_R]

BY THE WAY. exactly MY thoughts I was wondering if ... we import YoUr coke or we make one of our own according to the original "recipe", which, I guess varies. LOL.

I saw that your results are better, yes. But I guess that the rust has also been on my PST for longer, since it caused these .. rough spots.

Ok, a third conclusion: the coke in Bulgaria is healthier Well, I at least know that if I drink coke, I won't rust on the inside, lol.

[Aloha]

Did you give the tool a scrub as well or soak only?  I decided to give up soda several months ago and only have it occasionally and after seeing this thread I'm glad I did. 

NNR the tool looks better from comparing pictures.  I think I'll try the coke/mountain dew rust removal technique on my next old tool.  What are the date codes on the PST? I'd guess the rust sat for a while on the PST as it cause pitting.   

[Gareth]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

[Aloha]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

DR PEPPER of course. 

[N_N_R]

NNR the tool looks better from comparing pictures.  I think I'll try the coke/mountain dew rust removal technique on my next old tool.  What are the date codes on the PST? I'd guess the rust sat for a while on the PST as it cause pitting.   

Yes, I scrubbed it later The date codes are.. one handle is November 95, the other one is June 96 I realize the rust must've been there for quite a while, since it caused the black rough spots. But for its age and being used it looks awesome 


Btw, yes, the coke is made in BG according to whatever license. Lol

[N_N_R]

Btw, offtopic: do you think rust can be removed if you boil a tool with... baking soda? I've seen this done and done it myself with silver coins and the effect is awesome. But will it work here...

[Aloha]

Btw, offtopic: do you think rust can be removed if you boil a tool with... baking soda? I've seen this done and done it myself with silver coins and the effect is awesome. But will it work here...

I'd wonder about the tempering being affected  .  I don't know how hot it has to get before that happens tho.   

[N_N_R]

I guess I won't try that... silver doesn't have rust, of course, but... something else. Let's leave coke as the ultimate rust-removing cheap stuff

[captain spaulding]

Btw, offtopic: do you think rust can be removed if you boil a tool with... baking soda? I've seen this done and done it myself with silver coins and the effect is awesome. But will it work here...

I regularly use baking soda as a abrasive to clean rust on MT's and it works great. 

Just get the tool wet and pour some baking soda out. Just slightly get the baking soda wet so its almost like a paste and use your fingers or a towel to scrub the affected areas.

[captain spaulding]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

I'm more worried about what it does to my teeth.

[Aloha]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

I'm more worried about what it does to my teeth.

I worked with a guy who drank a Super Big Gulp 3-4 times per day every day for many years and I can tell you his teeth were wrecked, what was left of them. 

[captain spaulding]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

I'm more worried about what it does to my teeth.

I worked with a guy who drank a Super Big Gulp 3-4 times per day every day for many years and I can tell you his teeth were wrecked, what was left of them.

I believe it.

[Gareth]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

I'm more worried about what it does to my teeth.

I worked with a guy who drank a Super Big Gulp 3-4 times per day every day for many years and I can tell you his teeth were wrecked, what was left of them.

I was about to say something about "anything in moderation" but.....

[N_N_R]

Btw, offtopic: do you think rust can be removed if you boil a tool with... baking soda? I've seen this done and done it myself with silver coins and the effect is awesome. But will it work here...

I regularly use baking soda as a abrasive to clean rust on MT's and it works great. 

Just get the tool wet and pour some baking soda out. Just slightly get the baking soda wet so its almost like a paste and use your fingers or a towel to scrub the affected areas.

So now you're making me wanna try it. I'll see when again I'll be in a mood to make a mess around..:D:D

[captain spaulding]

Btw, offtopic: do you think rust can be removed if you boil a tool with... baking soda? I've seen this done and done it myself with silver coins and the effect is awesome. But will it work here...

I regularly use baking soda as a abrasive to clean rust on MT's and it works great. 

Just get the tool wet and pour some baking soda out. Just slightly get the baking soda wet so its almost like a paste and use your fingers or a towel to scrub the affected areas.

So now you're making me wanna try it. I'll see when again I'll be in a mood to make a mess around..:D:D

If you do let us know what happens. Be very careful as wet/waterlogged fingers and sharp pointy things don't mix to well. Don't ask me how I know. 

[N_N_R]

  :X

Anyway, for the record: just cut myself on a pills blister pack  So, dry =/= safe with me...

[detron]

I tried the apple cider vinegar challenge on an original supertool, the file was rusty as was the plier head joints were bleeding rust.

I left it submerged for 24 hours, then washed it with hot soapy water, then used mineral oil and wiped dry.

finally did a normal mineral oil lube job, and it seems great, except the extreme play in the plier head that was present before I started. 

it is not rusting now though

[captain spaulding]

I tried the apple cider vinegar challenge on an original supertool, the file was rusty as was the plier head joints were bleeding rust.

I left it submerged for 24 hours, then washed it with hot soapy water, then used mineral oil and wiped dry.

finally did a normal mineral oil lube job, and it seems great, except the extreme play in the plier head that was present before I started. 

it is not rusting now though

The Apple Cider was another one that is commonly used for rust removal. Glad to hear it worked out for you. It's always good to know different methods of rust removal or different methods to doing anything for that matter. 

[Monrogue]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

DR PEPPER of course.

I will second this-Dr. Pepper is one of my favorite sodas

[detron]

for me Mt Dew is the Nectar of the Gods

[captain spaulding]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

DR PEPPER of course.

I will second this-Dr. Pepper is one of my favorite sodas

Dr, Pepper is where its at. 

[zoidberg]

:X

Anyway, for the record: just cut myself on a pills blister pack  So, dry =/= safe with me...

Do be careful, I don't want to read about you cutting yourself on a bandaid wrapper. 

[Gareth]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

DR PEPPER of course.

I will second this-Dr. Pepper is one of my favorite sodas

Dr, Pepper is where its at. 

That's only because you poor folks don't have the king of carbonated drinks; Irn-Bru.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irn-Bru

though I do admit to liking a Dr Pepper as well

[Gareth]

For those who are worried about what the coke might be doing to your insides, do keep in mind your stomach is full of acid already.

Also, no-one has yet answered the big question; Pepsi or Coke?

DR PEPPER of course.

I will second this-Dr. Pepper is one of my favorite sodas

Dr, Pepper is where its at. 

That's only because you poor folks don't have the king of carbonated drinks; Irn-Bru.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irn-Bru

though I do admit to liking a Dr Pepper as well

I stand corrected, it seems you DO have the glorious concoction. http://www.irn-bru-usa.com/ 

[N_N_R]

:X

Anyway, for the record: just cut myself on a pills blister pack  So, dry =/= safe with me...

Do be careful, I don't want to read about you cutting yourself on a bandaid wrapper. 

That's highly possible