Rust

[LoveLuds]

I've got a couple questions:

#1. Any ideas on where to find Whink rust remover? I have looked at Lowe's, Wal-Mart, all the grocery stores and local hardware stores in the land with no luck.

#2. If I can't find Whink, is there a suitable substitute?

#3. In the "restoration and help" tab under "cleaing and restoring", it says not to use Whink on chrome. What can I use to try to remover rust spots from my chrome rims?

#4. (off topic) How do you earn different titles in the forum? Is it based on how many posts you make or threads you start?

Thanks fellas.

[night mission]

Wish I could help you out, I'd like to get my hands on some too.

[caddywumpus]

000 or 0000 steel wool works wonders for me for chrome rims, but it takes some time and elbow grease...

[kevins]

You can order Whink from Amazon.............

[OkieBob]

I've found it in grocery supermarkets, in the laundry detergent sections. It's also used to remove rust stains from clothing. I've also seen it on the shelves of my hardware store, not Lowes or the Home Depot, but stores like a local Ace Hardware store. Usually in the cleaning chemicals section.

Good Luck

[jonnistix]

DO NOT use steel wool on any chrome. It will dull the shine. I use a scraper and automotive rubbing compound. Apply the rubbing compound to the affected area and LIGHTLY use your flat scraper/putty knife to gently remove the the rust. Sfter you get into doing it, you will get the feel and it will come off easily without causing further damage to the chrome.
As for the levels, you just accrue posts to get a higher ranking. No matter whether as a respondant or OP.

[salty 1322]

I have found that Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and Rust Remover to be an excellent product.For some reason, it is no longer sold here in Canada but, mine was purchased through ebay. It really works quite well.

[ConvertedLudwigPLayer]

I have used 0000 and Windex on an old Supra and hardware, and it did a fine job. I know some people frown upon it, but I did not have a problem with it personally. But, it sounds like there may be some other less abrasive ways to go.

I restrored a 1930's kit in the Spring that was covered in Rust. I used "Safest Rust Remover" (www.SafestRustRemover.com) to soak the nickle hardware and it did a good job. It might be a good isea to lightly coat with something afterwards to prevent future rust. I believe it is safe for chrome, as it was used to restore a 1950's car that had been buried in a time vault which leaked. There are video's of it on youtube or their website.

[LoveLuds]

This forum is so great. You guys are very helpful, especially jonnistix and Ludwig-Lover and MIKEY777. I've only been here a couple weeks, but from the get-go, this has been the place for me.

I thank everyone so much for the input. I like your idea, jonni. I will try it tomorrow evening, as I already have a scraper and auto polish.

Thanks again!

[SkyDog75]

I've come across way too many metal items, including vintage drums, that some well-meaning individual ruined with steel wool. The stuff scratches. It'll cloud hard metals like chrome and leave big gouges in softer metals.

I've had great luck with a product called Evapo-Rust, which is carried at a lot of auto parts stores. Just soak the part overnight -- no elbow grease (or risk of scratching) required.

[ralfied]

I'm a novice vintage guy and I have also used 0000 steel wool but very lightly and after I use other cleaners including windex and whink.

But I heard not to use it. I can't tell at all any damage it induced on the chrome. Is it possible that will come out later?

[jonnistix]

I'm a novice vintage guy and I have also used 0000 steel wool but very lightly and after I use other cleaners including windex and whink.

But I heard not to use it. I can't tell at all any damage it induced on the chrome. Is it possible that will come out later?
If you want to see the damage it has caused, put a new, clean chrome anything next to it and will see immediately the clouding.

[Bobby Cee]

I found it at my local Pathmark supermarket.

[polkaman81]

I just came back from my local Wal-Mart and they had Whink Rust Stain Remover but it was clearanced out with a red tag so it looks like they don't want to carry it any more. I also wanted to get some of the Flitz polish but they didn't carry that. Looks like another trip to Menards!