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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. Before starting, review the Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) for the recommended products
2. Use common sense if it doesnt feel right dont do it!
3. The gases generated are oxygen & hydrogen
4. Do this process in a well-ventilated area away from sparks or open flame
5. Wear gloves and safety goggles / glasses
6. The electrolyte solution is mildly alkaline and could irritate your skin and eyes
7. Wash any sprayed electrolytic solution off your skin with plenty of fresh water
8. Despite some recommendations, DO NOT use stainless steel for the electrodes as the results produce a
toxic solution containing hexavalent chromate. Hexavalent chromate is a poisonous and hazardous
material that requires special handling and disposal.
9. Click here for a good discussion of why NOT to use stainless steel
MATERIALS LIST
1. 5 gal plastic bucket
2. inch x 18 inch rebar pins for anode grid
3. copper wire
4. wire nuts
5. large alligator clips
6. Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (sodium carbonate)
7. 6 amp 6/12 volt battery charger
8. brass brush
9. 3M grey abrasive pad
10. WD-40
11. BoeShield T-9
BUCKET PREPARATION
1. Drill holes near edge for twisted wire loops
2. Secure rebar with twisted wire
3. Connect rebar anode grid with copper wire & wire nuts
After electrolytic rust removal, use a brass brush and a 3M grey abrasive pad for final cleaning.
Residual stubborn stains are easily removed with a bath in a mild citric acid cleaner, or
alternatively glycolic acid such as Kaboom Shower, Tub & Tile Cleaner.
After the acid bath, rinse parts in fresh water and run them in the electrolytic solution for
15 minutes to neutralize the acid. Then rinse in plain water.
After completing the de-rusting and cleaning process treat all parts with BoeShield T-9 or
alternatively WD-40.
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