Molassas for cleaning parts/tools

Philip d · Aug 1, 2016

We visited my in laws yesterday and my father in law showed me a really neat cleaning trick. Someone told him to mix 1 part feed store molasses with 9 parts water in a tub and let badly rusted tools and parts sit in it for 2 weeks and everything comes out freed up and looking like almost new. Couldn't believe my eyes at the condition of the stuff he pulled out of the tub!

MtMan · Aug 1, 2016

I have used Vinegar the same way. I got good results but with out seeing what molasses will do I will have to try it. Thanks for the tip and good luck.

JoeM(GA) · Aug 1, 2016

The molasses works great, remember FEED STORE, not grocery store.
Worked slow, but very thorough, biggest drawback is getting rid of the stinking mess when your done. Where I poured mine out down in the woods stuck for quite a while! I'll stick with electrolysis.

37chief · Aug 1, 2016

It does work great. Any oil needs to be removed. Here is a rusted fender from my 52 Plymouth. It is bear metal as it can get. A top coat needs to be applied immediately or it will start to rust. I wish I had found about this years ago. It does stink. Stan

Angle Iron · Aug 1, 2016

What is the difference in feed store and grocery store molasses?

Philip d · Aug 1, 2016

I'm not sure I googled the molasses trick before I Pi
posted not only is it a lot cheaper I think there is
something removed for grocery store molasses

Molassas for cleaning parts/tools

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