1) This
medium to heavy rusted steel plate has been degreased
with a water-based degreasing agent.
4) The
applied Deox-Gel is covered with plastic wrap to assist
in the retention of moisture, this step is not
essential, but it ensures that the gel remains soft
indefinitely.
2) Deox-Gel
is a thick paste designed to create a deep coating that
de-rusts items too big to soak in a deox-C bath.
5) After 12
hours undisturbed the plastic film can be removed – the
gel has darkened through corrosion absorption. A steel
rule is used to push back the gel layer, demonstrating
the effectiveness of Deox-Gel.
3) Here a
brush is used to smooth the Deox-Gel across the rusted
surface, the gel must remain in a thick even layer;
brushing out to a thin coat must be avoided. Spatulas or
trowels may also be used to spread Deox-Gel. For very
large areas pressure pot spray systems can be used.
6) After a
scrub with a stiff plastic-bristled brush and plenty of
water the treated area is clean and ready for
protection.
"Another interesting product I have found is a rust
remover from Bilt Hamber Laboratories. I have been looking for
something like this for years. …..next day I brushed the gel off
with water and the metal underneath was like it had been
chromium. The rust had been cleared out of the heavy pit marks
that a grinder could not have got to without grinding half the
metal away. I must admit I was very sceptical, as I have paid
good money out for rubbish before, so it was a very pleasant
surprise."
Mr W. Senior, Derbyshire
