Removes Rust From Larger Areas of Metal

If you have a large metal object that has a lot of rust, it can take a lot of time and effort to remove all the rust. Here are a few tools you can use to remove large amounts of rust.

1. Strip discs

Stripping discs are designed to help you clean and strip paint, limescale and/or rust from metal surfaces. They are abrasive enough to remove rust without damaging the underlying metal. They remove scale and oxidation, so you can keep your metal surfaces looking good and extend their life.

2. Wire cup brush

Wire wheel brushes work like hand-held wire brushes, but they spin like wheels, creating more friction for faster rust removal. You can attach the larger wheel to an angle grinder or bench grinder, and the smaller wheel to a drill or die grinder. Wire cup brushes are more helpful in removing rust when pressed directly into the metal, rather than working from the side like traditional wire wheels. Wire brushes come in different sizes, so you can decide which is best for you based on the amount of rust you need to remove and the power tools you have at hand. Another variation of the wire brush is the wire, which comes in a wire wheel made of carbon steel or stainless steel. The key to using these wire abrasives is to make sure you are only using the end of the wire for your work. They are flexible and you get the best results from the sharp tips without having to force the wire into the metal.

3. Strip and cleaning abrasive wheels

You can also use stripping and cleaning abrasive wheels if you have a larger work area. They can remove rust from cars when a lot of surfaces are rusted. Grinding wheels are suitable for brushing tools, finishing tools and profile grinders. Stripping the coarse grains from the grinding wheel will help remove rust from the surface. You can use the same tools if you have to remove paint or other coatings from a metal surface. This way, you don't need to have a lot of tools on hand to clean the metal.