Reddit mentions of Evapo-Rust, The Original Super Safe Rust Remover, Water-based, Non-Toxic, Biodegradable, 32 oz

Don't waste your time with a grinding wheel! Ah! There are sooo many better ways that are substantially easier and are much less harsh to the stove and to you. I would highly suggest just getting a large tub (rubbermade stuff) and putting any piece you can remove (top, legs, doors, etc) in it with a few gallons of white vinegar. Plain old vinegar does an amazing job on at removing rust. Literally eats it right off and doesn't hurt the metal. Even just using a mild acid like lemon juice or soda with some tin foil will be easier then a grinding wheel. Look up some rust removal videos on Chrome parts on youtube, same logic.

Check out this steel tank I cleaned up.

http://imgur.com/a/eb8Wv

Photos almost don't do it justice. The first photo I had already started cleaning it. I just let it soak for a couple hours and used the stainless steel dish scrub and the rust started coming right off. put the tank back in overnight and it came out as you see in the second photo. again, scrubbed it more and hit it with some baking soda to stop the acid reaction. cleaned it with a towel and dried it in the oven. 0 tools used. no grinding and the metal came out gleaming.

for anything that's to big to soak, can also use this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GRSOJSS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

very safe and isn't harsh to work around. a grinding wheel will take you hours and is going to eat away a lot of good metal. it's also going to potentially ad brush marks. even if you paint over it, still might see them.

good luck!

edit: just wanted to mention, in the second photo, the bottom half of the tank was sitting in the vinegar over night. that's how clean it came out without evening touching it with a scrubber.

I'll throw in Evapo-Rust as a #5. It's non-toxic and isn't nearly as harsh as naval jelly, but it works pure magic at removing rust.

https://www.amazon.com/Evapo-Rust-Super-Remover-Non-Toxic-Removes/dp/B00GRSOJSS

Evaporust works:
https://www.amazon.com/Evapo-Rust-Original-Water-based-Non-Toxic-Biodegradable/dp/B00GRSOJSS

Dowels and chopsticks with sandpaper wrapped around them, and a Dremel with a variety of stones. It's gonna be a labor of love.

Proluxe is good, but it's really just a deck stain. And the semitransparent is a water based acrylic... you're not gonna like the finish it gives you on that beautiful old hardwood. It'll look like plastic. I'd personally go with an Old Masters penetrating stain (you can go with a wiping stain if you wanna tone down the grain a little... wiping stain will give you a little more of the semitransparent look) followed by a spar finish (3 coats, applied with sponge brushes, light sand with 220 between coats - juuuuust kiss it with the sandpaper). It'll give the door a richer and longer lasting finish than a simple coat of deck stain, and the spar is UV protectant.

I'd use Evaporust or Metal Rescue on any of the ironwork that can be removed and allowed to soak (with both products, you strain the soak and pour it back into the jug - it's reusable several times). After the rust removal soak, clean with acetone and use a self-etching primer. For anything you can't remove and soak, use Rust Reformer after wire brushing instead of a simple primer for tough surfaces - it converts surface rust to magnetite to stabilize it. Then proceed with your black color coat. After the black, spray with a couple coats of satin clear. All the paints I linked are available at any auto parts store and Walmart, and I believe Home Depot carries Metal Rescue.

That's a gorgeous door. Take pictures and post a project gallery!

Edit: added that Proluxe semitransparent is water based.

There's a lot of stuff out there you can use. But given that you're indoors and can't easily remove the bar to take it outside, there are fewer options, but still some. My personal recommendation is Evapo Rust:

https://www.amazon.com/Evapo-Rust-ER004-Super-Safe-Remover/dp/B00GRSOJSS

It's a lot safer and less toxic than other common chemicals used to remove rust, which is important because you're using it indoors.

You may want these other tools in case abrasive action is needed:

• Steel wool
  
• Wire brush
  
• Sand paper
  
  You might not need all of them, but just see how it goes.
  
  Edit: Make sure you soak the rusted areas of the rod as much as you can. If it's light rust, most should disappear in 30 minutes, but if it's heavy it's supposed to sit overnight (preferably soaking in the stuff, but that might not be possible unless you can remove the bar). Wipe off with water, and use a wire brush to clean up anything left on.
  
  
  Additionally, protect the shower from future rust by applying a thin layer of mineral oil to it periodically.
  
  Edit 2: I found some information on the internet that suggested you can even use vinegar to remove rust. Use what you want. I think Evapo Rust is superior. Some people say vinegar can kind of turn metal kind of a gray matte and not shiny. To keep the rod soaked, you can saturate paper towels, wrap them around the shower rod, and then wrap aluminum foil around it and leave it there for however long (preferably overnight).
  
  If you decide to replace it, maybe go with something low maintenance like plastic or something corrosion-resistant like galvanized steel.

Evapo-Rust

They sell it at Harbor Freight as well.

Check out some Youtube videos as well.

I've heard nothing but great things about it.

Let us know how you make out bud.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evapo-Rust-C700-Rust-Remover-946/dp/B00GRSOJSS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517864682&sr=8-2&keywords=evaporust

Put some in a spray bottle and hose the area, soak a rag and put it against the rust. Take a piece of painters tape to hold the rag in place. Let it sit overnight. Wash with soapy water and dry. Repeat as required. Any parts you can pull off and dunk overnight will remove a lot more. This will remove the surface rust but will not undo any pitting. As to the chain don't try to remove the rust. Leave it obvious or replace the chain that is a safety issue.

Yep, its not a great lubricant but its perfect for getting rust off tools. If that doesn't work, Evapo Rust will do the trick. I use it for restoring old tools, but its probably overkill for something like this. WD-40 should work fine.

Evaporust is incredible stuff.

Soak your Spyderfly in this shit: https://www.amazon.com/Evapo-Rust-Super-Remover-Non-Toxic-Removes/dp/B00GRSOJSS.


I did the same thing and the rust was removed, and the VG-10 finish was left in perfect condition.

From the picture, it seems completely serviceable. Get a bit of evaporust solution and it should take care of all of the rust problem.

http://www.amazon.com/Evapo-Rust-ER004-Super-Safe-Remover/dp/B00GRSOJSS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450302322&sr=8-2&keywords=evaporust

Seems to be available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/EVAPO-RUST%C2%AE-C700-Rostentferner-946-ml/dp/B00GRSOJSS