Wasn't sure if it was better to bump an old thread and start a new one. I have a couple knives and a leatherman with some surface rust. I was wondering if I could copy what is found in the link below to clean them. They are stainless steel.
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/more-electrolytic-rust-removal-and-hudson-terrapla/56917/page1/
Look at chromium 6 contanmination before you decide to do electrolytic rust removal on stainless. Chrome 6 is a very poisonous variety of chromium and it would be a shame to introduce more into the environment.
Rusty stainless steel? Must be made of 400 series SS - are they magnetic?
The leatherman is 420 HC Stainless I believe. Not sure about the Kershaw and Gerber. Yes they are magnetic.
benzbaronDaryn wrote: Look at chromium 6 contanmination before you decide to do electrolytic rust removal on stainless. Chrome 6 is a very poisonous variety of chromium and it would be a shame to introduce more into the environment.
+1000 why make poison? Go get some evap-o-rust and soakem over night stuff works great. I've used it in my Ducati gas tank as the shape did not leave a good way to use the electrolisis
http://automotive.hardwarestore.com/90-547-degreasers/evapo-rust-rust-remover-665456.aspx
try a harbor freight ultrasonic cleaner if your knives aren't too long to fit.
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