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		<title>Removing rust from wood</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wood and rust are two words you may not expect to hear in the same sentence.  However, it is possible for rust to stain on a variety of surfaces including wood.  A common [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wood and rust are two words you may not expect to hear in the same sentence.  However, it is possible for rust to stain on a variety of surfaces including wood.  A common example is a metal bird feeder hanging above your deck.  As soon as a metal piece on the feeder starts to rust, rain starts to wash the iron oxide particles on to the deck.</p>
<p>Many times wood is near gardens, flowers, or your lawn.  Because of this you need a safe way to remove rust from your wood.  Acidic solutions that you&#8217;re likely to find in the majority of commercial rust removers are toxin and harmful to plants.  Rarely will you find an acidic free solution to rust removal that truly works.  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rust00-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">Rusterizer</a> is the exception to this rule.  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rust00-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">Rusterizer</a> is an organic product which is nontoxic and will not harm wild life.  This easy to use chemical can remove rust from wood with just a few sprays.</p>
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<img src="http://preventrust.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rust-on-wood.jpg" alt="Rust on wood" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Rust transfered on wood from chain link</strong></p>
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To use <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rust00-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">Rusterizer</a> to clean rust off wood on a small scale simply spray on the rust stain and let it sit.  The more times you spray it, the more pressure will cause the rust to peel away, even without scrubbing.  Scrub the area with a thick brush or broom and rinse the area down.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re in need of large scale rust removal on your wood deck, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rust00-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">Rusterizer</a> is again the perfect solution.  It can be added to pressure washers where you would normally put soap.  When the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rust00-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">Rusterizer</a> is mixed with the high pressure water it blasts rust right off your wood surfaces with ease.  There&#8217;s no need for additional work.</p>
<p>When removing rust off wood, skip the traditional methods that include acid and other toxic chemicals.  These chemicals can be harmful to you, the environment, and your plants.  Chose an organic product that&#8217;s easy to use and doesn&#8217;t require scrubbing – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rust00-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">Rusterizer</a>.</p>
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		<title>Vinegar and rust removal</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Removing rust with vinegar is a very common method of cleaning rust.  Simply put the pure vinegar on to the affected rust stain and scrub it with steel wool.  For added abrasiveness to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Removing rust with vinegar is a very common method of cleaning rust.  Simply put the pure vinegar on to the affected rust stain and scrub it with steel wool.  For added abrasiveness to scrape the rust off even further, you could add baking soda to the mixture.  If you chose to use vinegar and baking soda mix them in to a pasty solution that’s fairly thick.  The reason household items can be used to strip away even the toughest rust stains, is because of acid.  Many food items contain various types of acids including potatoes, onions, ketchup, and lemons.  Vinegar happens to be cheap in large quantities as well as contains high amounts of acid, thus making it ideal to remove rust off many different surfaces.  If you need to remove rust off a lot of small items like tools often, you can have a container of vinegar set aside for this.  Submerge the tool in the vinegar for about 20 minutes and it will start to eat away at the iron oxide.  With just a quick wipe down your metal should be rust free with ease.</p>
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<strong>Soak rusty metal in vinegar to easily remove it</strong></p>
<p>It should be noted that vinegar continues to eat away at the metal once it’s cleaned off.  You should preferably paint the item that you’ve just cleaned using vinegar to prevent it from further rusting in the future.  At bare minimum you should apply some sort of oil based solution to the metal when done cleaning.  WD40 or linseed oil is perfect for preventing your metal from rusting.  Oil based products repel water and get in the pours of the steel to protect it from oxygen and stop oxidation.  So when removing rust with vinegar chose your metal wisely as well as treat it with oil.  Preventing rust from occurring is way easier than cleaning it up when it happens.</p>
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		<title>Rust and bleach</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bleach is a common chemical to clean and sterilize a wide variety of surfaces.  However, should bleach be used to clean rust?  Surprisingly the answer is no, bleach should not be used for rust removal.  Standard reduction potential is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bleach is a common chemical to clean and sterilize a wide variety of surfaces.  However, should bleach be used to clean rust?  Surprisingly the answer is no, bleach should not be used for rust removal.  Standard reduction potential is a positive or negative number representing how easy it is for something to oxidize.  The lower the number, the more likely and faster it is to oxidize.  Bleach is a 1.6 on the scale, thus making it ideal to quickly form rust on metals.  Bleach in itself won&#8217;t cause that much rust.  However, due to the addition of base NaOH it&#8217;s an extremely powerful oxidizing material.  This stops the bleach from decomposing over time, which would make it inefficient and useless for cleaning.  So not only will bleach not remove rust, it will set in the rust stain and cause further problems to your metal.</p>
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<p>To properly clean rust you should use an all natural organic chemical such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=rust00-20&#038;linkCode=xm2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">Rusterizer</a>.  Such commercial rust removing products can strip rust from many surfaces without even scrubbing.  Just spray it on and most of the rust will start to dissolve immediately.  No need for nasty chemicals like bleach that harm your plants, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=rust00-20&#038;linkCode=xm2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">Rusterizer</a> is safe for your lawn and the environment.  With just a little bit of scrubbing and a quick rinse, the rust will be totally removed.  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=rust00-20&#038;linkCode=xm2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">Rusterizer</a> works on many surfaces such as concrete, siding, fabric, metals, and many more surfaces!  So put out that bottle of bleach and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019CJ28O?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=rust00-20&#038;linkCode=xm2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creativeASIN=B0019CJ28O">order one of the best rust removers</a> on the market.</p>
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		<title>Preventing your car from rusting</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Preventing rust on your car&#8217;s wheels or body is one of the most important things you can do to extend your car&#8217;s life.  Rust occurs when the metal from your car is exposed to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Preventing rust on your car&#8217;s wheels or body is one of the most important things you can do to extend your car&#8217;s life.  Rust occurs when the metal from your car is exposed to oxygen and water, which creates a chemical reaction called oxidation which creates iron oxide, or what we know as rust.  Preventing rust from forming is extremely easy if you care for your vehicle over time.</p>
<p>First we&#8217;ll talk about preventing rust on your car&#8217;s wheels.  Wheels are often made of chrome, a metal known not to rust.  However, when the chrome breaks down and forms tiny holes that you can&#8217;t even see, rust starts to invade.  To remove rust off your car&#8217;s chrome wheels we&#8217;ll start with <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&amp;asin=B000E90MFA">Brasso</a>.  This is a great polishing agent and will also remove any corrosion you have.  Benefits to <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&amp;asin=B000E90MFA">Brasso</a> include a beautiful shine on your car&#8217;s chrome and you will not scratch the chrome.  Other quicker methods include diet cola and aluminum foil to remove rust from chrome wheels.  However this method leaves it more vulnerable in the future to rust, so we&#8217;re going to stick with the <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&amp;asin=B000E90MFA">Brasso</a> method.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://preventrust.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rusty-car.jpg" alt="Prevent rust on your car" /></p>
<p>You also have to protect the body of your car from rust.  Cleaning spots that are known to rust the fastest is a great way to prevent against corrosion.  For instance, around the wheels and on the bottom of your car&#8217;s body is where rocks and other debris collide with your car&#8217;s paint the most.  Once the paint is stripped away the metal on your car&#8217;s body is exposed to oxygen.  To prevent these knicks from rusting you need to paint over them with touch up paint.  You don&#8217;t want to go overboard with the paint, just apply it to the area that contains no paint, nothing more.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Video demonstrates how removing rust from your car is as easy as painting</strong></p>
<p>Rubber underside coating is another great way to prevent your car from rusting.  This is a thick spray meant for the bottom or underside of your car.  It&#8217;s meant to be applied to around the wheels where your car&#8217;s body ends and the wheel wells begin.  This is a high rust area which must be paid attention to regularly.  The spray can also be applied to large rust areas on the bottom of your car as well.  It will coat the metal and prevent it from rusting more than it already has.  However, we can&#8217;t stress enough this is only for the bottom of the car because the spray will not match your paint color, it only comes in black.  This option should only be used if the rust is out of control and spreading rapidly.</p>
<p>Rust decreases the value of your car drastically.  It can make even the newest of cars look aged and weathered.  Preventing rust not only makes your vehicle last longer, but it helps maintain the car&#8217;s appeal and value.  Simply cleaning high rust stain areas can be a great way to keep your car rust free for a long time.  Don&#8217;t let rust get its foot in the door because once it starts, it&#8217;s harder to stop.</p>
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		<title>Cleaning rust with steel wool</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Steel wool is almost an essential material for cleaning rust.  Other scrubbing agents such as a wire brush work fine, but are harder to come across and more expensive to purchase.  Steel wool [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Steel wool is almost an essential material for cleaning rust.  Other scrubbing agents such as a wire brush work fine, but are harder to come across and more expensive to purchase.  Steel wool is inexpensive and is a common house hold item.  You might think sand paper is good for removing rust; and it is.  However, when using it you will have to worry about the grit of the paper.  The grit is how fine or coarse the sand paper is and for removing rust it should be 80-100.  Staying within these numbers will keep your metal from scratching which would further corrode it.  Scratching brings me to the next reason steel wool is the best for removing rust.  You can&#8217;t scratch the metal you&#8217;re cleaning if using the correct pressure and steel wool.  You don&#8217;t have to worry about buying expensive tools, and don&#8217;t have to worry about scratching your metal.  Best of all you can simply toss out the steel wool when you&#8217;re done with it.</p>
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<p>Steel wool usually can&#8217;t clean rust on its own.  However it can take off surface rust without any chemicals.  To go along with the wool, use a polishing agent such as <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&amp;asin=B000E90MFA">Brasso</a> which will easily remove rust and shine your metal.  You can also use homemade items like vinegar, lemon juice, or diet cola.  Such things are acidic and will remove rust and corrosion with ease; especially when combined with elbow grease and steel wool.</p>
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		<title>Remove rust from chrome</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Removing rust on chrome shouldn&#8217;t have to be done often; however, chrome does indeed start to rust.  Overtime microscopic holes will form in the layer of chrome and expose the knuckle underneath to oxygen. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Removing rust on chrome shouldn&#8217;t have to be done often; however, chrome does indeed start to rust.  Overtime microscopic holes will form in the layer of chrome and expose the knuckle underneath to oxygen.  Once it&#8217;s exposed the process of oxidation occurs, and surface rust starts to form on the chrome.  You can use homemade materials to clean your chrome, or by special tarnish removers such as <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&#038;asin=B000E90MFA">Brasso</a>.</p>
<p>To remove rust from chrome that you truly care about, use <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&#038;asin=B000E90MFA">Brasso</a>.  <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&#038;asin=B000E90MFA">Brasso</a> can be applied to many metals including brass or chrome to remove any corrosion that has occurred.  It can clean chrome and other metals so that they look brand new.  Simply apply <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&#038;asin=B000E90MFA">Brasso</a> to a rag and scrub the affected rust stain.  It might take a lot of rubbing to remove all of the rust from the chrome, but it&#8217;s better than scratching the chrome using an abrasive material.  Eventually your chrome will be shiny and clean like the day it was made.  <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/gp/associates/network/build-links/individual/get-html.html?ie=UTF8&#038;asin=B000E90MFA">Brasso</a> is by far the best choice for cleaning corroded metals.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://preventrust.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rusted-chrome.jpg" alt="From rusted chrome to clean" /></p>
<p>If it&#8217;s an old motorcycle or wheels that need to be cleaned, you might not care about tiny almost microscopic scratches.  Pouring diet cola on them such as the generic brand you can buy at Wal-mart will contain enough acid to remove rust from chrome and other metals.  The phosphoric acid contained in coke is a popular rust remover and can be bought in less diluted forms at an automotive store.  Scrub the cola off of your chrome with aluminum foil.  Aluminum foil is abrasive enough to remove the rust from the chrome but still leave it scratch free.  There is a chance that the foil may leave behind tiny surface scratches, but you would never notice them from over two feet away.</p>
<p>As the chrome develops holes over its lifetime, you might want to think about protecting it.  Chrome polish is a great way to extend the life of your chrome.  It will fill in and repel water which gets in the tiny holes that form.  Polishing your chrome isn&#8217;t something you need to do every week, but it would help keep the chrome rust free if it was polished a couple times a year.  Cleaning your chrome shouldn&#8217;t need to be done often, is cheap, and extremely easy to do.</p>
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<strong>Video demonstrates how to remove rust from chrome</strong></p>
<p>This video uses Strongarm penetrating oil.  All you have to do is spray it on the chrome, use steel wool or a wire brush to scrub for only a few seconds.  Simply wipe the area with a rag and that&#8217;s it.  The area is now water resistant and rust free.  Water will bead up and fall off the surface, thus protecting it from rusting or corroding in the future.</p>
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		<title>How to clean rust off a knife</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depending on the quality of your knife’s blade, it will start to rust over time.  Many blades these days aren’t high quality stainless steel and are extremely susceptible to rusting.  When it comes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Depending on the quality of your knife’s blade, it will start to rust over time.  Many blades these days aren’t high quality stainless steel and are extremely susceptible to rusting.  When it comes to a rust knife, one might not think of the screws and other metal parts.  These small metal screws, nuts, and other parts are even more likely to not be stainless steel, especially on a cheaper knife.</p>
<p>There are many homemade ways to clean the blade of a knife without going to the store.  The first is to mix a solution of vinegar and baking soda in to a thick paste.  Apply it to the blade of the knife and let it sit for around 10 minutes.  Rub the affected area down with either a steel wool brush or sand paper.  If you don’t have vinegar, lemon juice can be used as well.  The baking soda isn’t totally necessary, but it helps break about the rust easier.</p>
<p>Another great and easy way to remove surface rust from a knife is an onion.  That’s right, an onion and even potatoes are acidic enough to clean rust off of a knife.  Stick the entire blade in to the onion and let it sit for a day or so.  After you let it sit simply rub the rust off with steel wool or a clean rag.  In most situations if the rust isn’t bad enough this method will work like a charm.</p>
<p>As usual after cleaning the rust off of your knife you will need to protect it from further corrosion in the future.  This is a great time to sharpen the blade of your knife because chances are if there is rust, the blade is slightly dull.  If you decide to do so, use sharpening oil and sharpen the knife accordingly.  If you don’t decide to go that route, make sure you put some oil on the blade, or a spray of WD40.  This will keep your knife from rusting the next time it is exposed to water.</p>
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		<title>Cleaning rust off stainless steel</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cleaning rust off of stainless steel sounds like an oxymoron, but it does need to happen on occasion.  Chromium which is what helps the stainless steel from rusting must be present at a level [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cleaning rust off of stainless steel sounds like an oxymoron, but it does need to happen on occasion.  Chromium which is what helps the stainless steel from rusting must be present at a level of 10.5% or greater.  This element reacts with the oxygen in the air, but instead of making iron oxide, or rust, it forms a chrome oxide which forms an invisible layer which protects your steel from the elements.  There are different amounts of chromium in the steel and they can be told apart by their respective numbers 304 and 316.</p>
<p>To clean rust from stainless steel you can use an acidic solution.  Most of the time minor surface rust can only form on stainless steel and can’t embed itself further to create the flaky reddish rust we’re used to.  A solution of nitric acid or hydrochloric acid can be applied to the area to remove the rust stain.  Scrub it with a steel wool brush, or a brush with metal bristles.  To prevent the rust from forming on your stainless steel in the future make sure to add a couple of sprays of WD40 and rub it in with a rag.</p>
<p>It’s common to think that if your stainless steel is magnetic, it is less likely to rust.  This tends to be true to a certain extent.  If your steel is magnetic it has a higher rate of chromium.  The 300 series stainless steels are made of knuckle, and are not magnetic.  Their cousins in the 400 series are made of chromium is highly magnetic.</p>
<p>When stainless steel reaches a level of 10.5% chromium, chrome oxide instantly starts to form and prevent rust.  The steel can be remelted, and reused almost all of the time.  That is if there are no defects in the chrome layer causing it to rust.  The rusting of stainless steel is fairly rare, happening in less than 1% of steel manufactured.</p>
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		<title>How to rust a wedge</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You might think intentionally rusting a wedge and keeping the rust off of your golf clubs clean is bizarre.  In fact, most golfers struggle to keep their clubs clean, so why on earth would [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You might think intentionally rusting a wedge and keeping the rust off of your golf clubs clean is bizarre.  In fact, most golfers struggle to keep their clubs clean, so why on earth would you purposely rust your sand wedge?  The answer is simple: to help its overall performance on the golf course.  That’s right, if you know what you’re doing and have the proper golf swing, a rusted wedge can greatly improve your club’s accuracy and ability to hit the ball out of the sand.</p>
<p>There are a couple simple and easy methods to use that will successfully put a layer of surface rust on your sand wedge.  The first and easiest method is to mix water and <a href="http://preventrust.info/salt-increases-rust-time/">salt</a> in a bowl thoroughly.  Soak a rag in that water, rinse it out, and lay it against the face of the wedge.  Since the water contains salt, it should not take as long as fresh water to begin to oxidize with the metal.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://preventrust.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rusty-wedge.jpg" alt="Rusty sand wedge" /></p>
<p>Another easy way to rust your wedge is to clean it with either vinegar or lemon juice.  The <a href="http://preventrust.info/acid-rust-removal/">acidity will remove</a> any rust or dirt currently on your wedge, allowing for new rust to oxidize.  If you wish for it not to rust, add a spray of WD40 to the club in order for it to soak in to the pours of the metal.</p>
<p>After reading this you may wonder how rusting a wedge can help your performance on the course.  Well, a small surface layer of rust on the face of a sand wedge will increase the backspin on the ball.  With a club that is meant to give a lot of arch on the ball this is excellent.  With the added backspin it’s more likely that the ball stops in its place rather than roll forward further.  This makes your shots more accurate since the ball stays in place rather than rolling off the green.</p>
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		<title>How to paint rust</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re too lazy to remove rust from the metal you&#8217;re using, you can always use the less effective method of painting over it.  This method will still work fine and is the easiest way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re too lazy to remove rust from the metal you&#8217;re using, you can always use the less effective method of painting over it.  This method will still work fine and is the easiest way to quickly refurbish old metal.  It&#8217;s the least effective because any pant or primer used over rust means it&#8217;s susceptible to chipping off easier.  This is because the paint or primer is only attached to the rust and only as strong as that.  A clean coating would bond to the steel making it harder to flake off.</p>
<p>Painting over rust can be done in a couple ways.  Firstly, <a href="http://preventrust.info/ospho-rust-primer/">Ospho</a> is great for painting over rust.  The special ingredients help convert the rust in to a material that can simply flake off to the touch.  What rust remains is ready to be able painted over.  Ospho creates an ideal surface for paint to bond to, even if painted directly over rust.  Of course it&#8217;s recommended you apply it to a clean surface so the primer can bond to the steel flawlessly.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://preventrust.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rust-oleum.jpg" alt="Rust-oleum" /></p>
<p>Another product called <a href="http://preventrust.info/zero-rust/">Zero Rust</a> is perfect for protecting steel from the elements.  Zero Rust bonds the steel and gets inside of its pours to protect oxygen and water from getting in them.  Zero Rust is similar to a primer in that it creates a paintable surface.  However, it differs because it comes in a variety of colors, as well as one other thing; ability to be sprayed on thicker for more effective results.  That&#8217;s right, simply spraying it two times will give your metal 2000 hours of rust free life.  This amount of time can be extended by simply adding more layers of Zero Rust.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stripping, sanding, and painting over rust on a 1928 coupe</strong></p>
<p>Painting over rust in general is easy to do and saves lots of time as well as money.  If the material you&#8217;re applying the primer on isn&#8217;t exposed to water often, chances are you can get away with painting over existing rust.  However, for things like boats or cars which are frequently exposed to water it&#8217;s recommended you clean and remove any rust before protecting the metal with a primer or similar like Zero Rust.</p>
<p>Another great product for painting over rust is Rus-oleum.  This product is for a variety of surfaces including metal, wood, concrete, indoor things, outdoor, you name it.  It can be directly sprayed on rusty or clean surfaces.  It&#8217;s built to fill in imperfections and pours of the surface so you end up with a smooth outside coat.  It&#8217;s special formula is produced to protect against rust in even the most toughest conditions.</p>
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