Mixes easier than shampoo! I just pour it into hot water and stir it with a stick. Don't dump it in, just pour.

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the photos are after soaking for 8 days,,
the molasses mix did a fine job, I am pleased

after I removed the parts I dumped the molasses mix across the back yard grass, we'll see what happens there.

Note: I let the oil pan and tray air dry without rinsing them off while I disposed of the solution,
it adhered rather well to the bare metal, scrubbed it off with a nylon pad and warm water, if you try this, rinse and dry immediately upon removal.

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Good stuff John.

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So nice! Thanks for the rundown, John.

Lou

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Thanks for your posts and pictures. Had to try it in the water jacket on the 68 head. Mixed up 1qt molasses to a gallon of water. Surprised the jacket did not hold the whole gallon.

After reading this back when the thread was current, I knew I had to give it a try.
Not having any immediate car-related rust removal needs I decided to try it on a discarded trencher tooth I picked up at work.

As you can see I began this experiment on Jan 19 with a dilution ratio of 3:1
I used molasses we had on hand in the kitchen (not the Ag grade molasses) and mixed it in an empty Powerade bottle since I was working with a small part.
Two weeks later it looked like this:

I put it back in the solution and kind of forgot about it. Last night I was putting away some recently purchased supplies when I ran across the Powerade bottle.
Opening the lid, there was a noticeable pressure built up inside. I guess due to whatever reaction was taking place. A quick rinse and towel dry and the piece looks fantastic.

I cant wait to find an actual de-rusting project to try this on.

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Yep! That old farmer's trick works well unless there's a good amount of grease. It seems to avoid the areas under the grease. I did a slant exhaust manifold using molasses and it went from junkyard rusty to, well, better. Didn't look factory fresh, unlike my skillet, but good enough to use without having to sandblast.

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Once again you inspired me, coconuteater64. I do have something to de-rust. As soon as i finish the modified exhaust manifold I’m gonna soak it. Now I just gotta find a right-sized container. This piece is too big for a standard five gallon bucket.

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I used a dollar store kitchen trash can.

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