How do you remove rust? - Snowboarding Forum

freshy · 02-06-2011, 09:20 AM

So after this road trip from the coast to the Okanagan my wife's and my boards have the most rust I have ever seen a board get, sitting on the roof racks in rainy weather and dirty salty winter roads have taken their toll. Usually I get a small amount that rides off in the snow, this time part of my base is discolored and there are just huge ugly rust clumps in more than a few spots.
Just hoping to get ideas or hear what people have done to get rid of mega rust spots.

SHREDDER97 · 02-06-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowolf

Steel Wool is best. Spray a little WD-40 onto the pad; it tends to break up rust. Roof racks are horrible....for a little more money, an actual cargo container is so worth it if you cant keep the board in the cabin.

snowolf, i have a little bit of rust on my edges. Does steel wool still work.

fredericp64 · 02-06-2011, 10:10 AM

^^
Yes.

10char.

cifex · 02-06-2011, 10:45 AM

I use CLR and a gummy stone.

slyder · 02-06-2011, 11:19 AM

If your heading to/home on a long trip you can rub a coat of vaseline along the edges to help seal them from the elements. Then just wipe off or a few runs and it will wear right off.

Extremo · 02-06-2011, 11:57 AM

Seriously? Ride it...all the rust will be gone in a days worth of runs. Make sure it's dry the next time you store it.

freshy · 02-06-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Extremo

Seriously? Ride it...all the rust will be gone in a days worth of runs. Make sure it's dry the next time you store it.

Like I said, thats normally what I would do, but I feel like there is so much rust right now my board wont move. I have never had to remove it by hand before.
And kind of hard to keep it dry on top of roofracks when it's raining and your driving for 5 hours on a highway don't you think?

Thanks for the tip wolf. I wish I could afford a carier.

slyder · 02-06-2011, 03:53 PM

Like I said a little vasoline on the edges and you'll be good...

Extremo · 02-06-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by freshy

Like I said, thats normally what I would do, but I feel like there is so much rust right now my board wont move. I have never had to remove it by hand before.
And kind of hard to keep it dry on top of roofracks when it's raining and your driving for 5 hours on a highway don't you think?

Thanks for the tip wolf. I wish I could afford a carier.

If it's that bad that then I'd suggest WD40 with a scotch brite pad. I'd stay away from steel wool because it could be too abrasive for your base. If that doesn't work then get it tuned. Most shops will do just the edges for $10-$15

freshy · 02-06-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Extremo

If it's that bad that then I'd suggest WD40 with a scotch brite pad. I'd stay away from steel wool because it could be too abrasive for your base. If that doesn't work then get it tuned. Most shops will do just the edges for $10-$15

Oh yeah scotch brite sounds like it should work too. I would get a tune but I'm looking to ride tomorrow.
Thanks.

02-06-2011, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
freshy Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 581	How do you remove rust? So after this road trip from the coast to the Okanagan my wife's and my boards have the most rust I have ever seen a board get, sitting on the roof racks in rainy weather and dirty salty winter roads have taken their toll. Usually I get a small amount that rides off in the snow, this time part of my base is discolored and there are just huge ugly rust clumps in more than a few spots. Just hoping to get ideas or hear what people have done to get rid of mega rust spots.

02-06-2011, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
cifex -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,933	I use CLR and a gummy stone. __________________

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slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,920	If your heading to/home on a long trip you can rub a coat of vaseline along the edges to help seal them from the elements. Then just wipe off or a few runs and it will wear right off. __________________ Thanks -Slyder

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slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,920	Like I said a little vasoline on the edges and you'll be good... __________________ Thanks -Slyder

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02-06-2011, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
fredericp64 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: An igloo in Canada Posts: 531	^^ Yes. 10char.

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Extremo -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NH Posts: 3,112	Seriously? Ride it...all the rust will be gone in a days worth of runs. Make sure it's dry the next time you store it.