88 MAY / JUNE 2022 popularmechanics.co.za
PHOT
OGRAPHY:^ GRANTSPOLANDERFINAL THOUGHTS
When I first came across
EVAPO-RUST, I thought
the results were too good
to be true. I’ve never known
a product to do exactly what
the manufacturer claims,
without any downside or risk.
It’s a product so powerful it
can restore an old, rusted brake
disc like new, and can then be
poured down the drain without
worrying about adverse affects
on the environment.
There has to be a catch,
right? Well, some people will
tell you that the ‘catch’ is in the
price. As far as rust removers
go, EVAPO-RUST comes at a
premium. But if you keep in
mind that the solution can
be reused two to three times,
depending on how deeply
rusted your components are,
the price becomes cheaper
with every use.
Q12, on the other hand,
is a low-cost product that’s
been used and trusted for
decades. I’ve found that the
jelly-like consistency of Q12
is much easier to use on
specific locations, such asa rusted patch on a classic
car’s corroded body, or
a threaded bolt or stud
that cannot be removed
or submerged into a rust-
dissolving liquid.
In the end, I keep both
products in my garage, but
find that 90 per cent of the
time I’m reaching for EVAPO-
RUST when it comes to hand-
tool restorations, vehicle
components, and garden tools.
All you have to do is drop the
rusted item in a container, fill
it up with EVAPO-RUST, and
then get on with other things
while the solution does all the
work for you. Because there’s
no risk of damaging the bare
metal, you can leave the
component in EVAPO-RUST
for as long as you like. After-
wards, pour the used liquid
back into its bottle through
an old rag as a filter, and reuse
it when you need it again.
EVAPO-RUST is a highly
effective product with very
few limitations. And for all
your other rust-removing
needs, keep a bottle of Q12
close at hand.FIND YOUR SOLUTION
For the full range of products, technical data,
and helpful DIY tips, visit q20.co.za.EVAPO-RUST is an award-
winning relatively new product
that features a five-parts water
formulation, where the water
itself acts as a depository for
the oxide. This rust-dissolving
process is known as ‘selective
chelation’, where molecules
within the EVAPO-RUST
specifically bond to rust
particles, without attacking
the bare metal.EVAPO-RUST
ADVANTAGES
» Won’t attack bare metal.
» Non-corrosive and completely safe on all
metals and materials.
» pH neutral.
» Non-toxic.
» Safe on skin and eyes.
» Biodegradable and easy to dispose of.
» Can access hard-to-reach places, for example
inside fuel-, water- and storage tanks.
» Can be reused multiple times, depending on
the extent of the rust.DISADVANTAGES
» Premium product with a premium price.
» Results work best when components are
fully submerged.
» Results may take longer than with an acid-
based rust remover.PARTNER PROMOTION
RUST REMOVAL12341» EVAPO-RUST is the ideal rust-remover for cast-iron cookware, as the
formula is non-toxic and completely safe. 2» No prep work is necessary;
simply submerge the component in a bath of EVAPO-RUST and wait for the
results to speak for themselves. 3» Try to match the container size to the
component you’re de-rusting. This will ensure you don’t waste any formula.
4» For this demonstration EVAPO-RUST was used on only half this cast-iron
pot, so the results were more clearly defined.