I want to share with all of you a really awesome product. Now you know I don’t usually do any reviews for products. This is no exception. I was given this product to try. I just happen to really like it!!!!
I inherited 2 white outdoor chairs . They rock and will be perfect for my front patio. But first, before I paint them, I needed to remove the rust . This is what they looked like
The feet were worse…
This product comes in a spray bottle. You spray it on, and watch the rust dissolve right before your eyes! After 10 minutes, if the rust didn’t go away completely, you spray again. No scrubbing at all on these chairs. Look at the difference:
The arms:
The back:
Isn’t that awesome! But if you know me, I am very skeptical so I decided to try on some of my garden tools.
My trusty shovel…..this is what it looks like when the product is dissolving the rust:
I just sprayed the two shovels and two clippers once. The straight edged shovel was so crusty….on really crusty items like this…it’s best to take a wire brush to it first…then spray with this. Look how well everything came out with one spray…
I can see the gold on the clippers again….My trusty shovel is looking great. The other shovel needs just a little brushing with a wire brush, then spray again. You can see what was left on that shovel…I wish I took a before picture.
Be sure to thoroughly rinse off the product when your done. If not, your new paint will brush right off.
Did I tell you I found the shovel underground when I was laying the patio pavers…no wonder it was so rusty.
So the product I used was this:
…and the best part is you can purchase this for under $6 at Walmart! This is a new product that isn’t out everywhere yet.It removes rust from aluminum,chrome, galvanized surface, iron, and steel. Doesn’t harm your hands, or concrete when spraying. Protects Bare Metal Up to 12 months.
This is what it looks like now!!!!
I am no longer going to discard any rusty tools, etc that I see at garage sales!!!
I am still working on the chairs….
Also, this is the stock # of the product….Walmart #: 557667487
Thanks for sharing Kelly 😊.. Really need that 😊
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I did too! I have to kick myself that I didn’t pick up items with rust. I looked around outside and found so many things that were rusty. Lawnmowers, my firepit, just so many things you can use this on.
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Call your local Walmart first before you go to make sure they have it in the store, and not just online. If it’s in the store, you’ll save on shipping.It cleans any iron, metal, aluminum without scrubbing….If it has a thick layer of rust on it…my flat edge shovel did, you need to take a wire brush to it first. Once it’s a little scrapped up, spray. wait 15 minutes…if not gone…spray again.Then you just rinse the globby stuff off with your hose.I have passed up many unique items in my lifetime that I passed on, because of the rust…Technology!!!
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I may need that. I think I’ll go look for it. Thank you!
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It’s great stuff. Call your store and see if they have it in stock first. They may only sell online, I don’t know. But if in store , you save on the shipping. I only used 1/3 of the container, to clean all that stuff.
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Great tips
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Thank you! I love it when I discover a product , or a tip, that has a inexpensive solution •.¸¸♥♥ ¸¸.•
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Me too!
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So what’s in it?
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I Don’t ask questions; I just accept it as the beautiful gift it is. 😉
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Your such a sweetheart!!
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Phosphonic acid is in it. I have very sensitive skin and it didn’t harm my hands. Causes eye burns…so don’t rub your eyes when it’s on your gloves or hands, and don’t spray yourself in the face! I am so happy I was able to clean all my garden tools, the chairs, and a old saw. It’s great to keep on hand. I used it outside on everything.
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I found this technical data sheet when I was looking up more info
https://www.rustoleum.com/~/media/DigitalEncyclopedia/Documents/RustoleumUSA/TDS/English/CBG/Rust-Oleum/ROC-49_Rust_Dissolver_TDS.ashx
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Thanks! Always good to know – some things are really toxic.
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I have such allergies and sensitive skin…can only use free and clear detergents, etc. It didn’t do anything to my hands. Or the concrete.I hear you on that toxic stuff.
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Yeah, I sort of got that impression about you. Got to be careful what we use, even without the allergies !
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I’ve been getting shots for allergies now for a year an a half. It used to be so bad with the sinus infections, etc. I am allergic to my doggie. That is when I finally saw the RIGHT doctor. Now, my doggie lies next to me every night…no problems.Truly grateful. I am still allergic to fragrances.no perfumes, pretty smelling shampoo, body wash, all that stuff. Which was really hard to change at first…but I have learned to work around the perfume.
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You got it bad. Glad the doggie problem got sorted! Esssential oils make a good perfume substitute as long as you use ones that are 100% pure.
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Thank you honey, but I’m good now!
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I finished painting the chairs…if you want to check them out on this post…
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Thank you so much!!! I will add it to the post!!! You are soooooooooooo sweet!!!
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Love rustoleum!!!
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They are really starting to put some great products out there.
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I need this for my screen door, I read that it can work in as little as 5 min or as long as 30 min. but don’t let it dry o the surface. any idea how to prevent that on a screen door?
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Oh yes, it cleaned the rust off the chair legs, and arms in like 3 minutes. They say to leave it on 10-15 minutes. It’s a gel….it takes at least 15 minutes to dry. If you can, remove the screen doors. To be sure it gets in all the nooks and crannies of the screen I would spray on…then take a brush or cloth and rub it in just a little to get in between the screens little holes. I did that with the chair backs because they had a open pattern and i realized i was wasting a lot of product trying to get in between. When you wiped it in…turn over and do the other side same way. The first side will most likely be ready to rinse off….but wait till the other side had time….you will see the rust dissolve…(see pic of the shovel) Rinse off with the hose. Rinse off any surfaces that has any of the stuff on it.Please send me a before and after pic. If you don’t know how to remove the screen, let me know, I will help you!
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It cant be removed it’s one of those heavy security doors. I’m going to walmart tomorrow anyway so I will see if they have it. it’s already on my list.
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If not…get online there…Walmart #: 557667487
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You can order perhaps site to store, and save on shipping!
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I went to sleep last night thinking of all the things I can use it on. Like the swamp cooler that goes in my sons window. I’m going to see if the pressure washer will get the loose paint off before I try the spray. I’ll take the lazy way if that doesn’t work then I’ll try the brush. and I have a pair of pruning sheers that are orange with rust.
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Your pressure washer should take off the loose paint. If the surface afterwards isn’t even….sand a little to even the paint. Spray with this stuff, watch the rust go away. I looked at Amazon…they don’t carry it yet. It’s a new product. Walmart online states they only have 5 left.My pruning sheers look like new! Amazing cleaning on those. If anytime you have a question…send me a photo so I can see better what your talking about! Thank you honey…I am sure you will find so many things outside that need attention too. Now if you find a rusty item at a garage sale or something..grab it..get them down on price because of rust…then clean spray away!!!
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So I went to one of my 3 walmarts near me and they didn’t have it. so I wanted to ask what area of the store was it in? I thought it would be in the paint department but it wasn’t. I asked there and the guy looked in 3 different places and then said maybe try at the as seen on tv section at the front of the store it wasn’t there either.
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I’ve only seen it online at Walmart.com…copy and paste this onto your browser.it will take you to the product: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rust-Oleum-Rust-Dissolver-1-Quart/44685820
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The link you sent me says I can pick it up today. Like I said we have 3 walmarts I just went to the wrong one. LOL I won’t make it today I’m tired from painting my kitchen, tomorrow I’ll do the second coat so maybe Wednesday I’ll make it there.
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Ohh..I remember painting my kitchen…doing the counters and backsplash…and cabinets…so glad it’s done! You will too!!! Have fun!
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Try to pay for it now…and pick up when you can..unless they have a lot…I saw it say only 5 left.
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Oh yes I did the cabinets too, I think it was before christmas I did that salt wash paint stuff. not thick like the directions say I didn’t have enough but I did get an interesting distressed look. I wasn’t entirely happy but with as much as it cost (that salt is expensive LOL) it has grown on me and I really like it now. I dug the grout out of the counter a few years ago and replaced it with gray.
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That sounds pretty. I just painted all my tiles with the Giani Kit….You can see it here https://kelleysdiy.com/2016/10/10/kitchen-countertop-makeover/
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I finished painting the chairs…if you want to check them out on this post…
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very pretty I love the color
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I think I may paint their bases black, so the blue will pop….what do you think?
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Magic! Yes, do paint the bases black, the contrast will make them more festive.
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Sometimes it’s hard for others to see my idea…Yes! Contrast!I may even do larger stripes on the back and seat in a softer color. I am thinking of the one in this…. https://kelleysdiycom.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/patio-dining-makeover-2/?iframe=true&theme_preview=true the lighter color.
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Makes sense, if they are for outdoors. Then they will match your beautiful restored set.
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That patio set won me first prize in a trash to treasure contest! I found it for 15…at a garage sale. It was so broken up.
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Trash to treasure contest – wow! Never heard of it, and what an idea!
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Rustoleum had the contest! That is how I was able to get the new stove and microwave!
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Lucky you – wow!
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Not luck..talent..hahaaa
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You’re right, for sure!
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I was lucky to find that table set!!!
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Definitely – very pretty, and thanks to your expert hand, it is brand new all over again!
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It fell apart! I knew it wouldn’t last too long.
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That’s a shame! I just looked at the blue chair with black, and it looks 100% better than all blue. You were right!
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Thank you! Now I just need to add a little something…Perhaps stripes on seat and back in a softer color
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A third color will not add, I think, but subtract, and then, there are the florals that have to be picked out in color.
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The patio set is in the back…these chairs are going in the front patio!
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Sorry, haven’t realized that. What’s the color scheme in the front?
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I am going to post one of the chairs I put the black on….now….what do I do next?
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Have you posted it yet? I don’t see it.
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Would you believe I misplaced my camera….looking!
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What do you have your phone for? I don’t even own a camera!
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Okay…they are on…let me know…I need still to do something with the florals on the arms and back
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Where are they on? I can’t find them on your blog.
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They are at the bottom of the Rust post
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I’ll go look
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Thank you!
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🙂
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Did you find it?
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Now I did.
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What do you think so far?
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I think that you are much more artistic than I am, but in my eye, stripes will clash with florals, so I would accent the florals in the same black with maybe a dot of a different color in the middle of each flower. I tend to be dramatic, so I would go with a red dot, but the contrast might be too much for the ambiance.
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Thank you so much for your input! I am going to ‘sit’ on it for a while….till idea strikes. You are very artistic! Look at all your fabulous recipes honey! Wow! And your stories…love them.
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Dear Linda, I am only artistic in the kitchen! I can draw, but not paint. And I won’t be able to come up with your kind of brilliant DIY projects if my life depends on it!
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Ohhh…Stop It! You have to think positive. You have the creativity, I see it in your stories and recipes! You can draw? I can’t….see.
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I always think positive, darling, but I also assess my strengths and weaknesses. I can draw because I was taught in middle school – it was mandatory. I was never taught to work with colors, and I have never been allowed to do anything with my hands other than to practice piano for fear of injuring them (the hands, not the piano). Hey, you have your talents, I have mine, and we complement each other perfectly!
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We sure do!!! I wish I could draw. It would really help me. Oh well. There are so many creative people out there. How is your weather?
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Glorious! We are in the height of the season; that’s why people come to South Florida. And yours?
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It’s really busy here now. The ‘snowbirds’ will be returning to their homes, summers are too hot!
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We still have a few weeks of perfect weather, and then the snowbirds fly back up North, and the South American season starts.
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Where in Florida are You??
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To quote our local celebrity Dave Barry, “As close to the United States as possible without actually living there” – South Beach, the playground of the rich, almost Cuba!
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Have a wonderful day!
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You too!
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You see my vision!!!!
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Told you: birds of a feather go nuts together!
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Ah! Just the thing I have been looking for. My clothes washer is starting to rust in spots. Killing me after only 5 years!!! I will give it a try!! Thanks!
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Oh No!!! That is terrible, and really strange.I know rust and iron deposits breaking loose within water pipes or water heaters will cause the rust. If the rust is in the basket (drum) of the machine, it will likely need to be replaced. Take everything out of the washing machine.
Soak a sponge with white vinegar. Use the sponge to scrub the rust spots from inside the tub.Wipe down the tub with a rag and warm water to remove any residue.Set the washer to the hottest water setting and the largest load setting if there is still rust present. Add 2 cups of lemon juice to the washer and run a complete wash cycle. Wipe out the inside of the tub with a wet rag once the cycle is finished. If this doesn’t work use the Rust remover.Be sure to run the washer afterwards in the hottest setting to get rid of all the rust remover.
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Oh thanks so much for the detailed response!!! Actually, I don’t think I have seen any rust in the drum…cross my fingers;). I will look and if I do I will definitely follow your response. The rust is right around the cup on the side where I put the bleach. When I saw your post I thought it may work. You did that right on the painted outdoor chairs right? It didn’t take any paint off did it?
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No, it didn’t take off the paint. It’s really wonderful stuff!
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I love this product! I have used it on all my outdoor tools, a metal firepit, it is a awesome product!
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? We are in the height of the season; that’s why people come to South Florida.
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I have friends that live in Florida! Southern Florida is beautiful!
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? Use the sponge to scrub the rust spots from inside the tub.
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You can check out the technical data at the end of the article:https://www.rustoleum.com/~/media/DigitalEncyclopedia/Documents/RustoleumUSA/TDS/English/CBG/Rust-Oleum/ROC-49_Rust_Dissolver_TDS.ashx
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Amazing chairs…they look great in blue. Thanks for the tip.
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I love those chairs! So bright and colorful in the patio! Thank you for the compliment. ❤️️❤️️
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That’s the perfect color for those chairs! Well done!
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❤️️ Thank you so much Nora!! ❤️️❤️️
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