Evapo-Rust

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John M.

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https://www.evapo-rust.com

I picked up a gallon of Evapo-Rust from the local O'Reilly Auto Parts store yesterday. I tried it out on a stubborn #3 sized skillet with some rust pits. I used a disposable aluminum lasagna type of pan & folded it up around the cast iron skillet in an attempt to make the container as small as possible. Poured enough Evapo-Rust in the pan to cover the skillet & then placed it all inside a plastic trash bag. I let it soak overnight & removed the skillet this morning. Some slight scrubbing with a stainless chore-boy & it is now seasoning in the oven. I found a separate clean plastic container with a screw tight lid to pour the used Evapo-Rust into. The fluid isn't very dirty & looks like it will perform many times. I had previously soaked this skillet in a lye tank to remove most of the junk.

If you have previously thought about trying out Evapo-Rust, I don't think you will be disappointed.
 
Worth noting that, as a first choice rust solution, Evapo-Rust is quite pricey. It does have the ability to reduce or remove stubborn black stains from areas where rust was once active, though, and that can be achieved using a small amount in a shallow pan or zip top bag, or in the pan itself for the cooking surface.

http://www.castironcollector.com/cleaning.php#other
 
Your article is where I first heard of Evapo-Rust. Although it may seem a bit pricey, the savings in time & labor may make up the difference.

Thanks.
 
It works well but doesn’t last all that long. I use it to clean vintage fishing reel parts, and Coleman lantern parts. After one lantern, one single burner Coleman stove and a few fishing reels it lost its strength/effect. I haven’t tried it on skillets because vinegar is much cheaper. I can buy 8 or 10 gallons of vinegar for what a gallon of evaporust cost. I do like it but $$$
 
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