Anyone ever try removing rust with electrolysis?

[housegsx]

Does anyone use and recommend this method of removing rust?

I forgot about the method until reading about this guy using it.

barn find 69 z28 - Page 48 - Team Camaro Tech

And here are some directions on how to do it.

Rust removal by electrolysis


I was thinking about trying this technique on some suspension parts. I have a box of Energy Suspension bushings laying around, but never wanted to install the without restoring the parts they go in. I'd like to try it on my rear suspension first. Mainly upper and lower control arms, knuckle, and maybe even the rear crossmember if I get something big enough to put it in.

Maybe this could be a viable alternative to blasting, or used along with it. (Although I am not yet set up for blasting) I finally picked up a spray gun so i'd like to start restoring some parts a little at a time.

Daveed seemed to like it, but was using it on small parts. And it is the only post about I've seen on this forum.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/hangout/282007-rust-removal-electrolysis-also-acetic-acid-vinegar.html

 

[CaitSith]

Yes, I have used this method before. Bought some ree-bar from homedepot and got my pops old battery charger. It works pretty well unless the rust goes all the way through your metal, then you are screwed.
I would also recommend using naval jelly to loosen the rust up a bit, its less work sanding down the ree-bar every 12hrs or so.

Or i guess you could buy more ree-bar

 

[housegsx]

Does it get loaded up with the rust and slow down the process?

My parts aren't in bad shape, just a decent amount of surface rust.

 

[CaitSith]

Yes it does. Those rods get loaded with rust and you have to sand them down to bare metal again. I tied two rods together with a clothes hanger cause that's all that would fit in the plastic shoe box I was using.

If you use more rods (or increase the surface area of the electro-rods) you will get better rust removal within the time period.