PickleX Rust inhibitor, Does anyone have any experience using this ?

[John Regular]

I have been dealing with surface rust on parts of my frame that PO had ground off tabs and brackets
. I'm in the process of getting the bike running and don't want to strip the frame down to paint just yet so I'm looking for options to control rust. I was just going to use WD40 and steel wool but don't want shit sticking to it. I want something that can be brushed on so I don't need to mask a bunch. After reading some funny arguments on chop cult I found this stuff and it sounds too good to be true.

I would love to keep a raw steel look on another project that I have. I used Locktite rust neutralizer but its more for painting over rust and is kind of an ugly finish.

So what have you used in the past? Oh and Though I don't think that this group will have a problem like this, try not to argue over clear coat.

 

[Tiggertoo]

The Website does say INDOOR rust protection, no idea if it works if it gets rained on.
https://picklex20.com/

 

[willis]

Rustoleum makes a product called Krud Kutter. It sprays in a gel form and clings. It cleans away surface rust well after 15-20 minutes and leaves the surface ready to paint. I’ll try to snap a picture of the bottle later today.

 

[willis]

Found it.

 

[Jim]

Ospho

 

[John Regular]

The Website does say INDOOR rust protection, no idea if it works if it gets rained on.
https://picklex20.com/

Those sneaky bastards

 

[John Regular]

Thanks all for the input. My project is semi outside where it won't get rained on but I am in the PNW and we do have a lot of humidity so maybe I'll test all three products in a Pepsi challenge of sorts and see which one worked the best

 

[SEd27]

Evapo-rust makes a water based rust inhibitor. I used it on my cast iron Norton barrels and was very happy with the results. No flash rust at all and they sat for quite a while.

Mind you it was in a heated shed. Not sure how effective it would be outside.

 

[bosco659]

Evapo-rust makes a water based rust inhibitor. I used it on my cast iron Norton barrels and was very happy with the results. No flash rust at all and they sat for quite a while.

Mind you it was in a heated shed. Not sure how effective it would be outside.

I use Evaporust as well. Works well for rust removal but as an inhibitor I’ve had mixed results. Some parts will stay rust free for a long period of time but others rust in a reasonably short period of time. I think it’s best to paint parts after rust removal or spray them with a good inhibitor like ACF50.

 

[jetmechmarty]

The last time I washed an XS650, I sprayed it liberally with WD40. Not the chrome and paint, but much of what isn’t, including the engine. I’m a little surprised at the result. I’m riding the bike regularly. It stinks for the first few errands I ran, but I believe I like the result. It’s doesn’t appear to be collecting dirt and appearance is enhanced. I’ll probably do it again next time.

 

[John Regular]

The last time I washed an XS650, I sprayed it liberally with WD40. Not the chrome and paint, but much of what isn’t, including the engine. I’m a little surprised at the result. I’m riding the bike regularly. It stinks for the first few errands I ran, but I believe I like the result. It’s doesn’t appear to be collecting dirt and appearance is enhanced. I’ll probably do it again next time.

That's what I am going to do, it's been keeping that Pandemonium tank I bought a decade ago? or so, in relatively good shape even if I have to clean dust and cat hair off it every once in a while. I will have to strip the whole frame of everything if I ever do get far enough to get it painted anyway. I just need to keep it from ending up all pitted like the CB125s frame. Does that make it a pit bike?

 

[Raymond]

The last time I washed an XS650, I sprayed it liberally with WD40. Not the chrome and paint, but much of what isn’t, including the engine. I’m a little surprised at the result. I’m riding the bike regularly. It stinks for the first few errands I ran, but I believe I like the result. It’s doesn’t appear to be collecting dirt and appearance is enhanced. I’ll probably do it again next time.

Using the W800 at the moment and there's no salt right now, only a matter of time though, but the roads are cruddy and slimy in places so the bike gets pretty filthy. But reading your report maybe my post ride routine should be a quick wash followed by liberal spray of WD40 and we'll see how that goes.

Poor old Polly

 

[cycleranger]

Boeshield T-9 is another option.
https://boeshield.com/automotive-motorcycle/

 

[jetmechmarty]

Using the W800 at the moment and there's no salt right now, only a matter of time though, but the roads are cruddy and slimy in places so the bike gets pretty filthy. But reading your report maybe my post ride routine should be a quick wash followed by liberal spray of WD40 and we'll see how that goes.

Poor old Polly

I just did an oil change on my Ford. Upon completion I liberally sprayed WD40 on engine, transmission, exposed fasteners, etc. I’m interested to see how all that looks after another 5,000 miles. The area is protected by a belly pan.

 

[John Regular]

Using the W800 at the moment and there's no salt right now, only a matter of time though, but the roads are cruddy and slimy in places so the bike gets pretty filthy. But reading your report maybe my post ride routine should be a quick wash followed by liberal spray of WD40 and we'll see how that goes.

Poor old Polly

They don't use salt on the roads in Oregon, thank god, I've seen what it does just on the coast though.

 

[46th Georgia]

Ospho

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Yep, spray it on, scrub it a little with a scotch brite, wait 10 minutes and wipe the excess off. Just bought 2 gallons as it was red tagged at Ace, 1/2 price.

 

[Grimly]

I use 20 to 30% phosphoric acid solution. Brush or spray it on, let it react for 24 hours and hose it off, leaving a coating of iron phosphate which is inert and ready to paint over.

 

[jetmechmarty]

Yep, spray it on, scrub it a little with a scotch brite, wait 10 minutes and wipe the excess off. Just bought 2 gallons as it was red tagged at Ace, 1/2 price.

Is Ospho a phosphoric acid solution?

 

[Jim]

Yes. Os-pho... it's in the name.