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kordun

  • Posts: 186
Removing rust from driveway
« on: March 24, 2010, 07:37:53 pm »
Hi

I got a driveway about 120sq m to clean and on about 4-5 sq metres there is rust. Its  from the skip which was sitting there for long time
What is best way to remove that, what products to use?

Thanks

drive surgeon

  • Posts: 2812
Re: Removing rust from driveway
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2010, 09:39:09 pm »
type rust remover in the search to find pages on it. ;)

stalwart

  • Posts: 344
Re: Removing rust from driveway
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2010, 11:14:59 pm »
Hi

I got a driveway about 120sq m to clean and on about 4-5 sq metres there is rust. Its  from the skip which was sitting there for long time
What is best way to remove that, what products to use?

Thanks


What type of drive is it,block,slab,concrette?
Been there,seen it,done it,just cant remember when

Griffus

  • Posts: 1942
Re: Removing rust from driveway
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2010, 12:22:27 am »
Depending on surface you could try Brick Acid (Hydrochloric Acid) diluted about 4:1 with water.

If you are happy that the surface can be cleaned using acid then proceed as follows: -

Soak the surface with water, apply the acid solution via brush or sprayer, leave for a couple of minutes then rinse. Repeat as required and extend the amount of 'dwell' time each time you do this.







 

trevor perry

  • Posts: 2454
Re: Removing rust from driveway
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2010, 07:21:29 am »
i would not use hydrochloric acid as although it works it does effect a lot of surfaces and leave a bad staining there are much better and safer rust removers than this as said do a search.
better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove any doubt

kordun

  • Posts: 186
Re: Removing rust from driveway
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2010, 07:15:42 pm »
its block paving

stalwart

  • Posts: 344
Re: Removing rust from driveway
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2010, 05:20:41 pm »
Dont laugh but i just found this...................................
http://www.mycleaningproducts.com/articles/rust-removal-from-concrete.html


Thats a lot of lemons ;D
Been there,seen it,done it,just cant remember when

stalwart

  • Posts: 344
Re: Removing rust from driveway
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2010, 05:25:07 pm »
Have i not mentioned vinegar before ;)
http://www.essortment.com/home/cleaningtipsre_sbuj.htm
Been there,seen it,done it,just cant remember when

kordun

  • Posts: 186
Re: Removing rust from driveway
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2010, 06:53:24 pm »
I seen that with lemon and vinegar cleaning but area is 5-6sq meter, maybe bigger.
I would need lots of lemons  ???

stalwart

  • Posts: 344
Re: Removing rust from driveway
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2010, 08:43:14 pm »
5-6 sq mtrs that must have been one hell of a big skip then,btw 1 ltr of pure vinegar is only £2.09 ;),how much are the other cleaners that are mainly vinegar based ??? wont hurt giving it a go will it?????????????????????????????

if using lemons watch for any cuts on ya fingers,lol ;D
Been there,seen it,done it,just cant remember when