How to remove rust from corrugated board without damaging the paint

Decking - often used for the construction of fences, installation of gates and gates, as a roofing on the roof. Awnings, sheds and garages are made from it at home. A high-quality material should last a long time, but under the influence of moisture and an aggressive environment, for example, when salt enters, rust spots form on it. If you leave them on the metal, then corrosion will corrode all new areas, gradually destroying the entire sheet.

Noticing the appearance of rust on the metal profile, it is necessary to take measures to remove it. It is better to do this with mild means so as not to damage the paint in adjacent areas. There are different ways to do this.

Household chemicals and products:

1. It is recommended that you clean the rusted area with a detergent solution. For work, you need a metal hard brush. She can gently scrape off all the rust.
2. Water and soda - a tool that is in any kitchen, eats rust. Soda is applied to the rusty area and gently washed with a wet brush.
3. Potato - medium potato needs to be cut into two halves and dip into any dishwashing detergent. Then with this half you need to rub the rust. One potato is used many times, just cut off the top layer. Potatoes can also be sprinkled with salt.
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4. Sandpaper - use this tool with extreme caution. Abrasive may spoil the paint. You need to choose only the smallest paper and try not to rub on the paint.
5. Vinegar and lemon juice - these substances need to be mixed in a ratio of 1: 1, applied to metal, kept for two hours, and then washed off with water.
6. Coca-Cola - This soda contains phosphoric acid, which corrodes rust.

Professional Tools:

1. In any hardware store you can buy a rust converter. You just need to look so that it has a minimum acid content. Better if the pH is neutral or alkaline. Then the paint will remain intact.
2. Lactic acid. 50 grams of lactic acid are mixed with one hundred grams of Vaseline oil and applied to the rust-affected surface of the profiled sheet. After removing the stain, wipe the area with a dry cloth.

After removing rust in any way, it is necessary to protect the sheet from further destruction. The cleaned areas must be primed and painted, then they will remain whole longer.