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

PTRSAK · **Reply #30 on:** July 05, 2014, 01:41:01 AM

The active ingredient in Coke in this use is phosphoric acid. Which is used as a rust converter.
Rather than just remove the rust it changes it to another chemical compound that prevents more rust.
So your LM will actually be less likely to rust in future.

captain spaulding · **Reply #31 on:** July 05, 2014, 02:15:30 AM

Quote from: PTRSAK on July 05, 2014, 01:41:01 AM

The active ingredient in Coke in this use is phosphoric acid. Which is used as a rust converter.
Rather than just remove the rust it changes it to another chemical compound that prevents more rust.
So your LM will actually be less likely to rust in future.

Hmm. Very interesting and good news.

Lichtbote · **Reply #32 on:** July 05, 2014, 02:28:34 AM

I always thought it was the carbonic-acid, but it could indeed be the phosporic-acid - the sticks only measure the ph-value and don´t show what caused it. (English wiki describes the ingredients somehow different than the german wiki, too. Maybe different mixtures?)

But as the effect from cola was not enough, i use now either the household citric-acid or the phosporic-acid for rust-treatment fom the car parts shop.

Syncop8r · **Reply #33 on:** July 05, 2014, 02:37:01 AM

Needs more bourbon.

super m · **Reply #34 on:** July 05, 2014, 04:28:26 AM

Interesting !!!!! Can't wait for the results.

Brüder, die Brüdern Helfen

Rux · **Reply #35 on:** July 05, 2014, 04:55:37 AM

My curiosity has me wondering the effect this would have on a black oxide tool since black oxide is just controlled rust.

captain spaulding · **Reply #36 on:** July 05, 2014, 05:30:55 AM

Quote from: WildJ3 on July 05, 2014, 04:55:37 AM

My curiosity has me wondering the effect this would have on a black oxide tool since black oxide is just controlled rust.

I was thinking the same.

sir_mike · **Reply #37 on:** July 05, 2014, 07:13:00 AM

Maybe it would help to use something like a old toothbrush to scrub with the coke in the harder to hit areas!

Edited to fix crappy tablet typing!

captain spaulding · **Reply #38 on:** July 05, 2014, 07:22:34 AM

Quote from: sir_mike on July 05, 2014, 07:13:00 AM

Maybe it would help to use something like a old toothbrush to scrub with the cokemthe harder to hit areas!

I think that's a good idea.

dks · **Reply #39 on:** July 05, 2014, 08:35:19 AM

Pepsi challenge

taaaaaaapaaaaaaas

captain spaulding · **Reply #40 on:** July 05, 2014, 09:17:03 AM

time to change out the soda for some fresh stuff.

mrynnr · **Reply #41 on:** July 05, 2014, 10:13:55 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 05, 2014, 09:17:03 AM

time to change out the soda for some fresh stuff.

I kind of want to try this but using diet dew like the video you posted.

Rux · **Reply #42 on:** July 05, 2014, 02:32:37 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 05, 2014, 05:30:55 AM

Quote from: WildJ3 on July 05, 2014, 04:55:37 AM
My curiosity has me wondering the effect this would have on a black oxide tool since black oxide is just controlled rust.

I was thinking the same.

Hrmm... I'll do some research and see if I can find any information on it.

If I can't find anything, I might be willing to try it on my Rebar. It's not like it will render the tool useless, and it'll be in the name of SCIENCE!

Syph007 · **Reply #43 on:** July 05, 2014, 02:42:16 PM

Quote from: WildJ3 on July 05, 2014, 02:32:37 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 05, 2014, 05:30:55 AM
Quote from: WildJ3 on July 05, 2014, 04:55:37 AM
My curiosity has me wondering the effect this would have on a black oxide tool since black oxide is just controlled rust.

I was thinking the same.

Hrmm... I'll do some research and see if I can find any information on it.

If I can't find anything, I might be willing to try it on my Rebar. It's not like it will render the tool useless, and it'll be in the name of SCIENCE!

Yup BO is Fe3O4 (magnetite) and regular old rust is Fe2O3, so they are both iron oxides.

Rux · **Reply #44 on:** July 05, 2014, 02:54:45 PM

Nothing fancy to report, apparently a Coca-Cola bath is common for removing black oxide rust that forms on golf clubs. I assume it would be left with a regular satin-ish stainless steel finish.

sawman · **Reply #45 on:** July 05, 2014, 03:01:33 PM

Quote from: WildJ3 on July 05, 2014, 02:54:45 PM

Nothing fancy to report, apparently a Coca-Cola bath is common for removing black oxide rust that forms on golf clubs. I assume it would be left with a regular satin-ish stainless steel finish.

And we wouldn't want that.

captain spaulding · **Reply #46 on:** July 05, 2014, 06:39:55 PM

Quote from: mrynnr on July 05, 2014, 10:13:55 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 05, 2014, 09:17:03 AM
time to change out the soda for some fresh stuff.
I kind of want to try this but using diet dew like the video you posted.

It would be interesting to see how the Diet Dew works. Do you have any rusty tools that need a cleaning?

captain spaulding · **Reply #47 on:** July 05, 2014, 06:41:09 PM

Quote from: WildJ3 on July 05, 2014, 02:54:45 PM

Nothing fancy to report, apparently a Coca-Cola bath is common for removing black oxide rust that forms on golf clubs. I assume it would be left with a regular satin-ish stainless steel finish.

Might not be worth it to do on a BO Rebar then.

Rux · **Reply #48 on:** July 05, 2014, 06:49:26 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 05, 2014, 06:41:09 PM

Quote from: WildJ3 on July 05, 2014, 02:54:45 PM
Nothing fancy to report, apparently a Coca-Cola bath is common for removing black oxide rust that forms on golf clubs. I assume it would be left with a regular satin-ish stainless steel finish.

Might not be worth it to do on a BO Rebar then.

Agreed. If it left some weird dingy patina look, I'd go for it but if I wanted a plain stainless Rebar, I'd have bought one.

rdub934 · **Reply #49 on:** July 05, 2014, 07:00:06 PM

Quote from: WildJ3 on July 05, 2014, 06:49:26 PM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 05, 2014, 06:41:09 PM
Quote from: WildJ3 on July 05, 2014, 02:54:45 PM
Nothing fancy to report, apparently a Coca-Cola bath is common for removing black oxide rust that forms on golf clubs. I assume it would be left with a regular satin-ish stainless steel finish.

Might not be worth it to do on a BO Rebar then.

Agreed. If it left some weird dingy patina look, I'd go for it but if I wanted a plain stainless Rebar, I'd have bought one.

But our curiosity is piqued now. Surely someone has a BO tool that they don't mind trying this on. Anyone? Bueller...?

captain spaulding · **Reply #50 on:** July 05, 2014, 10:10:52 PM

I took the Sideclip out of its bath and am letting it sundry. It's looking pretty good.

super m · **Reply #51 on:** July 05, 2014, 10:37:42 PM

What no pics ? ... lol

Brüder, die Brüdern Helfen

captain spaulding · **Reply #52 on:** July 05, 2014, 11:45:48 PM

Quote from: super m on July 05, 2014, 10:37:42 PM

What no pics ? ... lol

Brüder, die Brüdern Helfen

Ye have little faith...........Or patience.

captain spaulding · **Reply #53 on:** July 05, 2014, 11:55:44 PM

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Lichtbote · **Reply #54 on:** July 06, 2014, 12:12:11 AM

Obvisiously it works.

My parts for restoration are much more rusty, often. There i need much stronger stuff.

sawman · **Reply #55 on:** July 06, 2014, 01:19:32 AM

Cap'n, does it still have a factory edge? Has it been used much if any?

captain spaulding · **Reply #56 on:** July 06, 2014, 05:42:56 AM

Quote from: sawman on July 06, 2014, 01:19:32 AM

Cap'n, does it still have a factory edge? Has it been used much if any?

Yes the edge appears to be factory. The edge shows some very small nicks in it, but nothing serious at all. It appears to possibly be very lightly used (maybe). The tools show little to no use.

JAfromMn · **Reply #57 on:** July 06, 2014, 06:02:44 AM

Looks like my favorite beverage is a great rust remover.

captain spaulding · **Reply #58 on:** July 06, 2014, 06:11:19 AM

Quote from: JAfromMn on July 06, 2014, 06:02:44 AM

Looks like my favorite beverage is a great rust remover.

All in one goodness.

Vladimir · **Reply #59 on:** July 06, 2014, 11:20:05 AM

Looks like Coke is doing the trick!
I have a Fuse in need for this treatment.
I keep it in my car and it shows little bits of rust on tools, especially on screwdrivers...

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