Rust Remover Comparison Chart

Information is the best tool in helping you decide which rust remover to purchase. The two charts below will help you determine which product is right for your specific rust removal needs. The charts are split out between steel and iron, stainless steel and non-metal surface rust removers.

Rust Removers for Steel and Iron Surfaces
	Evapo-Rust	Boeshield Rust Free	Bull Frog Rust Remover	Rust Release SuperGel
Sizes Available	1 Gallon 5 Gallons 55 Gallons	8 oz.	16 oz.	1/2 Gallon
Method of Application	Soak in solution	Spray on, then wipe or rinse off	Pour, then wash and rinse off	Paint on
Consistency	Similar to water	Similar to water	Gel	Thick Gel
Appearance	Light Yellow liquid	Clear liquid	Brown gel	Light yellow gel
Time to Remove Rust	1 hour to 24 hours	30 seconds to 2 minutes	15 minutes to 2 hours	1-2 hours
Recommended Applications	Any steel or iron part that can be submerged in liquid.	Metal surfaces where a fast acting spray-on rust remover is needed.	Home and work applications where lower odor and acidity is preferred.	Any flat or vertical steel or iron surface.
Method of Rust Removal	Chemical reaction removes only rust.	Acid based rust removal.	More mild acid removal.	Chemical reaction removes only rust.
Minimum Temperature for Application	Above 50 degrees	Above 50 degrees	Above 50 degrees	Above 50 degrees

 

Rust Removers for Non-Metal Surfaces
	Singerman Concrete Rust Remover	Boeshield Rust Free	Magica
Sizes Available	22 oz. pail 60 lb. drum	8 oz.	8 oz.
Method of Application	Mix with water, then spread on with a brush	Spray on, then wipe or rinse off	Pour on, then wipe or rinse off
Consistency	White powder	Similar to water	Gel
Appearance	Mostly clear gel when mixed with water	Clear liquid	Clear gel
Time to Remove Rust	15 - 30 minutes	30 seconds to 2 minutes	Instantly to 15 minutes
Recommended Applications	Concrete, stone, masonry or similar porous surfaces.	Fiberglass, chrome, tile, porcelain, vinyl, metal and more.	Fabric, upholstery, carpeting, draperies and much more.
Minimum Temperature for Application	Above 45 degrees	Above 50 degrees	Above 50 degrees

 

Rust Removers for Stainless Steel
	CitriSurf 77® Plus	CitriSurf® 2310 Gel
Sizes Available	22 oz. Spray 1 Gallon Container	1 Gallon Container
Method of Application	Spray on, then rinse off	Paint on, then rinse off
Consistency	Similar to water	Gel
Appearance	Clear liquid	White gel
Time to Remove Rust	20 - 30 minutes	20 - 30 minutes
Recommended Applications	Stainless steel surfaces.	Stainless steel surfaces, especially vertical surfaces.
Method of Rust Removal	Acid based rust removal and stainless steel passivation.	Acid based rust removal and stainless steel passivation.
Minimum Temperature for Application	Above 50 degrees, 70 degrees recommended.	Above 50 degrees, 70 degrees recommended.