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Old 02-18-2009, 10:46 PM   #1
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Looking For A Failsafe Rust Removal Product For Concrete

Any one out there have any suggestions for a rust removal product that will work without any fuss. Condo complex has badly stained walkways from sprinklers gone wild. Lots of area, don't want to scrub. Thanks in advance.

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Old 02-18-2009, 10:54 PM   #2
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Re: Looking For A Failsafe Rust Removal Product For Concrete

Muriatic acid HCl(H2O). Can use acid-proof brush and wash with a lot of water.
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Old 02-18-2009, 11:15 PM   #3
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Any one out there have any suggestions for a rust removal product that will work without any fuss. Condo complex has badly stained walkways from sprinklers gone wild. Lots of area, don't want to scrub. Thanks in advance.
Maybe a robot with a scrub brush and a bottle of CLR.



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CLR and some illegals elbow grease.
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Re: Looking For A Failsafe Rust Removal Product For Concrete

Behr makes a concrete rust stain remover. It is basically Muriatic acid as Resta recommended.
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Old 02-19-2009, 11:33 PM   #6
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I 2nd the Muriatic acid if that doesn't work go with sandblasting with a soft media. Go and sub it out and take your 20%.
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Re: Looking For A Failsafe Rust Removal Product For Concrete

If there is landscaping close by, nix the muriatic acid idea.

Rent a Hotsie, won't be 100% but a good start, than sell them on acid staining or a concrete overlay.
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The only failsafe way to remove rust stains from concrete is with a wrecking ball.
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Ask at TheGrimeScene.com
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Re: Looking For A Failsafe Rust Removal Product For Concrete

Acid won't work. All it does is dissolve the concrete,and your sinuses!

If you scrub it with a wire brush, it will make the stain worse by eating the brush and adding to the mess. Also if you use it strong, the acid alone will stain the concrete brown.
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