Ed Kennell 47,091 #1 Posted August 22 Has anyone tried this? molasses rust removal - Search 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 13,329 #2 Posted August 22 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: Has anyone tried this? Does sound interesting though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 68,735 #3 Posted August 22 Molasses can safely remove rust from iron and steel through a slow chelation process, leaving the underlying metal intact. We have all heard the phrase, "slower than molasses in January," guess this substantiates it. One thing is for sure, if you didn't have an insect problem before, you would after doing this method of rust removal. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,894 #4 Posted August 22 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Molasses can safely remove rust from iron and steel through a slow chelation process, leaving the underlying metal intact. We have all heard the phrase, "slower than molasses in January," guess this substantiates it. One thing is for sure, if you didn't have an insect problem before, you would after doing this method of rust removal. Just dump the dregs on the ex-wife's front lawn!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 80,445 #5 Posted August 22 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: slower than molasses in January Around here when something is REALLY slow we add "Goin uphill" 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Has anyone tried this? molasses rust removal - Search Read about it. Never done it. Definitely interesting. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,894 #6 Posted August 22 Given enough of it, under pressure, it DOES move right along.... Great Molasses Flood - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Molasses_Flood 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,975 #7 Posted 7 hours ago I hear you can use it as a fertilizer too, but haven’t tried that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 68,735 #8 Posted 7 hours ago Why wouldn't you just use it to make cookies, Ginger snaps, oatmeal cookies, molasses cookies? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 47,091 #9 Posted 7 hours ago 4 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Why wouldn't you just use it to make cookies I do that ..... after derusting my tractor parts. Just strain out the big chunks of rust. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 68,735 #10 Posted 6 hours ago 25 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I do that ..... after derusting my tractor parts. Just strain out the big chunks of rust. If the cookies are for children don't strain out the iron. Babies need iron to build hemoglobin as it carries oxygen to support development of the nervous system To this very day I get nervous if I run low on cookies. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,029 #11 Posted 4 hours ago @Ed Kennell never used molasses for rust , KEY IS TO NEVER LET IT START , a good penetrating oil , starting at the HIGHEST AREA START , WILL SHOW YOU THE WAY ? drops down like a window shade of oil . that is also the perfect CARRIER FOR A HEAVIER LUBRICANT ? LIKE OPEN GEAR SPRAY LUBRICANT . local big box store , contractor section ? look at the rotted pick up trucks , regularly , wipe down my wheel horses , with penetrant , / miner al oil , no dust or film , just perfect patina paint . all my cars , have lubrication in every body seam ? it will show you the way , like napa , MACS cable / chain spray , then days later open gear lubricant . every door bottom , has a lubricant residue , that can be easily inspected, showed my grandson how to buff out car finish with penetrant , looks era perfect , and zero rust / rot . chalky paint is begging for lubrication . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,975 #12 Posted 1 hour ago 6 hours ago, 953 nut said: Why wouldn't you just use it to make cookies, Ginger snaps, oatmeal cookies, molasses cookies? Dod someone say COOKIES ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
