Rust is unsightly, damaging, and weakens the metal it affects, eventually destroying the surface. Knowing how to remove rust from metal is a useful skill that helps restore tools, furniture, and any ...

Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools on its surfaces, oxygen from the air lingers nearby, and together they begin to quietly attack the metal. The iron in the ...

If you’re tired of removing rust by hand, you’d be surprised how easy it is to build your very own electrolytic rust removal system! [James Taylor] is in the process of restoring a very old lathe.

For that car show winning shine, you'll want a quality metal polish. You already know that you can’t clean your car with the same thing you use to clean your dishes. The right product in the right ...

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