Leaves de-rusted metal ready to paint or powder-coat; liquid or gel
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Even the oldest, rustiest metal parts can be restored by using our automotive rust removal solution. Eastwood Rust Dissolver removes only the rust and won't eat away at the metal itself. This leaves the newly de-rusted metal ready to paint, plate or powder-coat. Our rust remover outperforms many comparable products such as Rust-oleum while costing less, letting you renew body panels, engine blocks, springs, tubes and much more.
Liquid Rust Dissolver works as long as the surface is wet. Simply submerge the part let it sit for at least eight hours. Items that cannot be fully immersed due to size can be placed in the discharge stream of a commonly available small pump. Another option is to apply our Rust Remover Gel to the surface, then loosely cover the part in plastic or saran wrap for protection. One gallon of liquid or gel de-rusts about 20 square feet of metal. Once you’re finished with the rust dissolver, wipe the surface down with Eastwood PRE Painting Prep to remove any remaining loose rust. Learn more about our rust removal solutions at the Eastwood Garage.
Eastwood Rust Dissolver Features:
Gentle enough for engine parts
Reusable
Removes about 5 sq. ft. of rust per quart
WARNING: This product can damage aluminum and plated surfaces like chrome. Also, this product can be corrosive to metals so only allow it to stay in contact with the substrate long enough to remove unwanted rust.
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Robert from
give it a try attacks rustThought i would try this product on some doors that I am trying to repair. It is amazing how fast this product attacks Rust! the only thing you have to watch for is on bare metal that has been stripped of paint. you can get flash rust but easily removed with the SRT. or sandpaper. I even put some on the frame of my pickup that I am trying to restore, it attacked the rust immediatly.
Date published: 2022-08-23
Rated 5 out of
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57Gasser from
Works as it shouldLet it sit for a full 24 hours and you will be happy with the results.
Date published: 2022-03-05
Rated 5 out of
5 by
41 Ford from
Outstanding product!Works in just a few minutes! Use a red scuff pad and srub to speed up the procedure within 10 minutes of letting it set. It will dissolve that stubborn rust that is set in the metal without heating it up with a grinder. I was skeptical at first on how it would work. DONT BE! It works amazingly
Date published: 2022-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
EDDIE O HOBART INDIANA from
DO YOU HAVE IRREPLACEABLE PARTS FOR YOUR PROJECT?WORKS GREAT; MELTS THE RUST OFF. FOR VERY RUSTED PARTS USE A COUPLE OF TIMES
Date published: 2021-09-26
Rated 5 out of
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Anonymous from
GREAT STUFF I'm glade I found your productYour product worked really good on my rusted hub caps
Date published: 2021-07-09
Rated 2 out of
5 by
knightjudge from
Disappointed - Gel Rust DesolverI am working on the interior of a truck cab. I had removed the factory paint and primer from the rusted panels and panels that would be painted later. I followed the directions, using the plastic wrap over the product the first time, but instead of removing rust it created surface rust on good metal. On the second attempt, I didn't use plastic wrap and the rusted areas had a nice zinc like finish. But again, the off gasses caused surface rust on the areas the Gel Rust Desolver was not applied. Additionally, the Gel Rust Desolver did not stay well on diagonal surfaces, much less vertical panels.
can you use Fast etch or rust remover to get rust off of Chrome?
Asked by: lonnie
No, WARNING: This product can damage aluminum and plated surfaces like chrome. Also, this product can be corrosive to metals so only allow it to stay in contact with the substrate long enough to remove unwanted rust.
Answered by: Wil Tech Support
Date published: 2025-05-12
How to safely dispose this rust dissolver?
Asked by: Yankcap
To safely dispose of Eastwood Rust Dissolver, it's essential to adhere to both the product's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines and local regulations. According to the SDS, disposal should be conducted through an approved waste treatment and disposal facility, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, considering the product's characteristics at the time of disposal.
Answered by: James Project Advisor
Date published: 2025-05-09
what is the difference between rust dissolver and gel rust dissolver? Just one is a gel form?
Asked by: nig52
Correct. One is Gel form. Gel form was formulated and designed to hold on better to horizontal and vertical surfaces when applying. Hope this helps.
Answered by: Bill G Tech Advisor
Date published: 2025-02-10
Would this product work well for gas tanks. Rust in the tank. If so how would you use it. Couple gallons inside rotate every couple hours. info please. Thanks
Asked by: bjohnson
I have never tried it on a gas tank.
If you try it, after which you would have to clean the inside completely, We do have a gas tank sealer that may be the next step to insure that there will not be a problem.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2023-08-18
Can I use the gel on an engine block without having to submerge it?
Asked by: Devin L
Yes, the gel is an actual gel substance and does not need to be used and a submersion solution like our liquid version of this does.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2023-02-07
Can the liquid be used inside a smaller metal motorcycle gas tank and then after it does its job, can it be filtered, saved and reused for another tank?
Asked by: ScottJ714
Yes, this can certainly be reused.
Answered by: Kelly H
Date published: 2022-06-10
Can you use epoxy primer after this product as long as you've neutralized it with pre-paint prep?
Asked by: Owen_SpecR1
Yes, as long as you first clean with the PRE you can certainly epoxy prime areas that have been treated with the rust dissolver.
Answered by: ZachC
Date published: 2022-04-25
I am assuming this is an acid, so, after you are done do you give the part a bath with water and baking soda to stop the acid process from continuing to eat away the metal? You need to do something to neutralize the acid from continuing to do it's job.
Asked by: Ed 2341
To neutralize we recommend using our PRE painting prep or Acetone.
