Topic: Naval Jelly?

[bikerboycb650]

Anyone ever try Naval Jelly to remove rust?  Wondering how it will Work on Chrome. Thanks!

[NickC]

I would not use it on chrome, it will eat the chrome also

[goon 1492]

I have heard its good stuff, I was told to use it on an old claw foot bath tub I bought and  wanted to strip it and give it a brushed metal look and then plan to put in the bathroom when I get to that room to remodel......

[schwebel]

I never could get the stuff to work for me. I am a big fan of CLR.

[bikerboycb650]

Hmmm so CLR over the Naval Jelly for Chrome? I was going to use it on the frame also.

[Ecosse]

Am I the only one who can only find lint in mine?









Sorry.

[WFO]

how bad is the rust? i have used turtle was chrome polish/ rust remover and a little elbow grease with excellent results.

[MoTo-BunnY]

Am I the only one who can only find lint in mine?

Sorry.

lol. . . gross, doOd!   (the imagery that popped into my mind when I thought of the other possible interpretation of 'naval jelly' was just wrong - YUK!)

That being said, the rust remover Naval jelly 'works' but its pretty mild stuff and takes a long time to do anything. Seems like I picked up much more powerful rust removing stuff years ago, at an actual automotive body shop equipment supplier? It was a liquid acid, basically, and was pretty vicious stuff. I was working on Michigan level rust on a car (LOTS of salt on the roads, in the winter) so I needed all the help I could get. . .lol.

Also, for small spots or wheel spokes, try one of those pumice scouring blocks used for cleaning grills - it tears that stuff right off. Be careful with the chrome though and use it ONLY on the actual rust (and don't let any of the dust get into your engine) as it is very scratchy, sharp stuff and will scratch the chrome with ease.

[lordmoonpie]

Am I the only one who can only find lint in mine?

A friend of mine once got a sheep tick in his after a rally but how you get it rusty enough to have to put jelly in there too I dunno! Must be something to do with the North American climate? 







Sorry.

[Ecosse]

Am I the only one who can only find lint in mine?

Sorry.

lol. . . gross, doOd!   (the imagery that popped into my mind when I thought of the other possible interpretation of 'naval jelly' was just wrong - YUK!)

That being said, the rust remover Naval jelly 'works' but its pretty mild stuff and takes a long time to do anything. Seems like I picked up much more powerful rust removing stuff years ago, at an actual automotive body shop equipment supplier? It was a liquid acid, basically, and was pretty vicious stuff. I was working on Michigan level rust on a car (LOTS of salt on the roads, in the winter) so I needed all the help I could get. . .lol.

Also, for small spots or wheel spokes, try one of those pumice scouring blocks used for cleaning grills - it tears that stuff right off. Be careful with the chrome though and use it ONLY on the actual rust (and don't let any of the dust get into your engine) as it is very scratchy, sharp stuff and will scratch the chrome with ease.

Bunny,

The old geezer in my avatar wants your avatar's number. I told him he was trying to rob the cradle.

He doesn't care and wants to know if she's turned on by belly button lint.




Again, sorry... back to rust removal. Seriously, I am following this thread out of genuine interest!

[MoTo-BunnY]

Am I the only one who can only find lint in mine?

Sorry.

lol. . . gross, doOd!   (the imagery that popped into my mind when I thought of the other possible interpretation of 'naval jelly' was just wrong - YUK!)

That being said, the rust remover Naval jelly 'works' but its pretty mild stuff and takes a long time to do anything. Seems like I picked up much more powerful rust removing stuff years ago, at an actual automotive body shop equipment supplier? It was a liquid acid, basically, and was pretty vicious stuff. I was working on Michigan level rust on a car (LOTS of salt on the roads, in the winter) so I needed all the help I could get. . .lol.

Also, for small spots or wheel spokes, try one of those pumice scouring blocks used for cleaning grills - it tears that stuff right off. Be careful with the chrome though and use it ONLY on the actual rust (and don't let any of the dust get into your engine) as it is very scratchy, sharp stuff and will scratch the chrome with ease.

Bunny,

The old geezer in my avatar wants your avatar's number. I told him he was trying to rob the cradle.

He doesn't care and wants to know if she's turned on by belly button lint.




Again, sorry... back to rust removal. Seriously, I am following this thread out of genuine interest!

Keep in mind that gals past a 'certain age' tend to fib about their actual years . . he he he

Not sure how belly button lint could even get caught in there. . .bizarre. . lol.   I always thought having a piercing with a pretty stone there looks hot, but I'm too chicken to get it done!      (probably why I don't have any tattoos, either. .  .lol)



Also, another tip regarding rust removal stuff I remembered - a mini wire brush on a Dremel does wonders for small rust spots on chrome, too, and lets you get just the spot and not scratch the surrounding chrome too much.

[goon 1492]

Am I the only one who can only find lint in mine?

Sorry.

lol. . . gross, doOd!   (the imagery that popped into my mind when I thought of the other possible interpretation of 'naval jelly' was just wrong - YUK!)

That being said, the rust remover Naval jelly 'works' but its pretty mild stuff and takes a long time to do anything. Seems like I picked up much more powerful rust removing stuff years ago, at an actual automotive body shop equipment supplier? It was a liquid acid, basically, and was pretty vicious stuff. I was working on Michigan level rust on a car (LOTS of salt on the roads, in the winter) so I needed all the help I could get. . .lol.

Also, for small spots or wheel spokes, try one of those pumice scouring blocks used for cleaning grills - it tears that stuff right off. Be careful with the chrome though and use it ONLY on the actual rust (and don't let any of the dust get into your engine) as it is very scratchy, sharp stuff and will scratch the chrome with ease.

Bunny,

The old geezer in my avatar wants your avatar's number. I told him he was trying to rob the cradle.

He doesn't care and wants to know if she's turned on by belly button lint.




Again, sorry... back to rust removal. Seriously, I am following this thread out of genuine interest!

Keep in mind that gals past a 'certain age' tend to fib about their actual years . . he he he

Not sure how belly button lint could even get caught in there. . .bizarre. . lol.   I always thought having a piercing with a pretty stone there looks hot, but I'm too chicken to get it done!      (probably why I don't have any tattoos, either. .  .lol)



Also, another tip regarding rust removal stuff I remembered - a mini wire brush on a Dremel does wonders for small rust spots on chrome, too, and lets you get just the spot and not scratch the surrounding chrome too much.

I've always used 0000 fine steel wool with mag and chrome polish, I just picked up a bottle of "hot chrome" by mothers and used it on my 03' ram 1500 20"rims and in the first application you can see the polish's oils sinking into the chrome giving it a depth(3D) look to it (sorry I can't think of a better way to describe it) I actually had to hit it twice to make sure it was covered good, and the 750 is next on the list of a good chrome waxing espically after the chrome guage covers and headlight visor that I got from cleveland

[Ecosse]

I think the question that comes to mind is what kind of rust is being addressed for any given method. I have some 0000 steel wool (that's one tough sheep!) but am hesitant to use it before I know where to use it. Using it with a polish is intriguing though.

As for those who have used naval jelly (thanks for the mental picture Moto ) what type of rust... pitted, mild, etc...? I think I used it many years ago on one of my old MOPARs but I evidently killed those brain cells off and don't recall it's effectiveness.

BTW: liking the tip for spot treating rust without scratching the good chrome.

[Ecosse]

goon, can you do some before and after pix of your 750 chrome resuscitation?

[goon 1492]

goon, can you do some before and after pix of your 750 chrome resuscitation?

No but I can tell you that chrome is next to being as hard as diamond, and with detailing I have always used steel wool and chrome polish, for light rust its the best mild rust to heavy rust(going through the plating) your out of luck there, if i can get the time I will do some befor and after pics, I might have to use my ford pickup for an example because the cb is clean

[jhasewhite]

I have been detailing a lot of bikes lately at work, and found that steel wool and chrome polish works pretty good for minor spotting rust on chrome, but steel wool and WD-40 will soften the rust and cut through the deeper stuff easily.

just my $.02


-j

[ColinMc]

If I can use 0000 steel wool to clean overspray off windows and chrome...it'll clean off rust without scratching. Using it in conjunction with polish works great!

[goon 1492]

Yeah the polish is like a kinda buffer for the steel wool.