What safely cleans rust?

Question

I have a push mower that has developed a little rust on the blades. What can I use to get the rust off?

Answer 1

Depends on how much rust. Just a dusting of red can be hit with WD-40 and a wire brush. A little deeper and some Naval Jelly will get rid of the rust, followed by a file to smooth/sharpen the blade...again with the WD to protect it. If you use the mower frequently, it will wear the WD off with each use...you can either re-treat it, or get used to a little dusting of rust between mows.

Answer 2

I wouldn't worry about it, if you use your mower regularly, it will keep the rust worn down. If you want to seal for winter, just pass a wire brush over the rust and then coat the blade with a light oil.

Answer 3

I would use WD-40. Give it a thorough soaking and leave it on for a few hours before wiping off. The more important issue is to sharpen the blades. Best done professionally, but you can do it yourself using a fine grit sandpaper wrapped around a block of wood. Don't cut yourself.

Answer 4

a wire brush will remove the excess rust, and give the blades a good spray of wd40 afterwards and spray over the blades after you cut the grass in future..they should last longer and stay rust free...

Answer 5

Castrol Super Clean. You will want to wear gloves as it will dry yuor hnds out. but it is safe to use It is also the best engine degreser .

Answer 6

You should AquaKlean. I used it on the entire underside of my mower and it worked great. http://www.kbs-coatings.com/AquaKlean-C32.aspx

Answer 7

Try RustBlast.

http://www.kbs-coatings.com/Prep-Products-C28.aspx

Answer 8

If my memory serves me right KA-BOOM woorked pretty well.

Answer 9

try coke a cola

Answer 10

naval jelly (Home Depot, OSH, etc.)