Can I just evaporust these?

[Kevin Bisgrove]

Can I just put these in evapo-rust until they clean up? I don't really see a reason to replace them.
I'm just not sure how evapotrust is with plastics and rubbers.
I see some people possibly put tie rod ends and lower ball joints in?

 

[Kern Dog]

It will not damage rubber or plastic.

 

[Kevin Bisgrove]

It will not damage rubber or plastic.

Great!
I'll soak em!

 

[F4R/T]

I’ve tossed so much in evaporust and had great luck.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

I use plain white vinegar.

 

[droptop]

I use plain white vinegar.

For rust removal or to clean up plastics and rubber? Would be a lot cheaper than Evaporust if it works.

 

[yella71]

Why? just wipe them down with some spray 9 cleaner and put them on the car , dont over think it

 

[beanhead]

If there's that much rust on the metal I wouldn't trust the rubber to have a very long life.
New ones are like $10...

 

[Kevin Bisgrove]

If there's that much rust on the metal I wouldn't trust the rubber to have a very long life.
New ones are like $10...

Seems pretty bonded still. I'll use them and swap if I have issues in the future.

 

[Kevin Bisgrove]

I use plain white vinegar.

I was using apple cider vinegar but the evaporust is so much better. Plus it doesn't need to be neutralized like vinegar.

 

[JackR]

Evaporust. Their stock is up 10% since I started my resto. That stuff works great.

 

[Kevin Bisgrove]

Evaporust. Their stock is up 10% since I started my resto. That stuff works great.

Agreed. Non destructive clean-up

 

[69L48Z27]

I would clean the rubber and the snubbers first. The EvapoRust wont necessarily clean the dirt off the rubber. It’ll just make your EvapoRust dirty. The backing plate and nut will be clean for sure, rubber not so much.

 

[towtruckAl]

check out molasses for rust on google cleans rust and is very cheap have used it for years from trinkets to engine blocks , wont damage anything.

 

[Kevin Bisgrove]

check out molasses for rust on google cleans rust and is very cheap have used it for years from trinkets to engine blocks , wont damage anything.

I've seen it. Sounds like a sticky mess but maybe I'll look again

 

[SureGrip]

soak them in Simple Green over night, scrub clean with a brush or scotch brite pad, then soak in evaporust...they will look brand new.

 

[Kevin Bisgrove]

soak them in Simple Green over night, scrub clean with a brush or scotch brite pad, then soak in evaporust...they will look brand new.

I've cleaned them already and they are in the evaporust now. Looking pretty good so far!
Thanks for the feedback

 

[Kevin Bisgrove]

51 year old bumpers