What Causes Rust to Form? Rust wreaks havoc on your bike, shower curtain rod and iron patio furniture.We know that unsightly and often messy reddish- or yellowish-brown flaky coating on some of ...

Got a rusty garage door that's now an eyesore? I'll explain how to deal with it so you've got a good-looking door again.

If you’re attempting to remove rust from a bigger metal object, such as a shovel, pour white vinegar directly onto the rusted region, give it sufficient time to cure, and brush the shovel with a ...

An ominous brown stain on the fender. A bubble in the paint at the bottom of a door. ... Wipe a thin layer of rust converter onto the metal and wait 15 to 30 minutes for it to dry.

You can typically remove rust from vehicles and tools—unless it's too far gone. Here's how to tell when something is rusted beyond repair. Rusted tools, cars, bolts or even your stainless steel ...

Unlike most acid-based rust removers, POR-15—short for Paint Over Rust—not only melts away rust, but also preps the metal underneath for paint by lightly etching the metal and leaving behind a ...

A new coating using NHC primer and UV-cured polymer protects iron from rust, cutting corrosion by 99.6% in saltwater tests.

Surface rust. A lightly rusted truck frame may appear coated in brown or orange dust or film. A scrape test should cause the rust to fall or break off easily, revealing mostly intact steel underneath.

To repair surface rust, start by removing the paint and rust with an abrasive wheel or 50-grit sandpaper until the sheet metal is exposed, and for best results, it is best to sand the surrounding ...