Is Molasses better than Evapo-Rust? Let's find out!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2019
  • Molasses, Evapo-Rust, Muriatic Acid, White Vinegar, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, and water (control) compared for rust removal. All of the products were tested over 3 weeks. 5 separate tests were conducted to assess performance, including 2 separate tests on rusty metal, metal flakes (corrosion test), painted metal, and aluminum. Before and after weights of metals helped to determine rust removal and corrosion risks. Muriatic acid is fast but aggressive rusting happens after using it. Evaporust works extremely well and doesn't seem to harm metal. Molasses is slower than Evaporust but seems just as good if used for 3 weeks. Both white vinegar and apple cider vinegar did very well but seem to eat away good metal too. A lot of viewers requested this video--so, thank you and please keep the recommendations coming! Thank you very much for supporting the channel by watching the commercials and through Patreon support. / projectfarm
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  • @ProjectFarm
    @ProjectFarm  3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Thanks for requesting this one and please keep the terrific video ideas coming! Best regards, Todd
    EvapoRust: amzn.to/2YoIpa2
    Molasses: amzn.to/2YqTCa1

    • @jonathandavenport2500
      @jonathandavenport2500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was surprising.

    • @marcelluskellen5513
      @marcelluskellen5513 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      instaBlaster.

    • @orangehatmusic225
      @orangehatmusic225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vinegar actually creates rust .. just an FYI

    • @chrisbeverly7266
      @chrisbeverly7266 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm really surprised that no one ever mentions that you should mix some Baking soda and water together to rinse parts after to neutralize alot of these after using because it will continue to eat away if not.

    • @rage801
      @rage801 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evaporust works better the warmer it is. I typically soak for 24 hours and the metal comes out perfectly

  • @certaindeaf8315
    @certaindeaf8315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +209

    I put molasses on my flapjacks every morning and so far, no rust.
    Thanks, Project Farm!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you!

    • @Dr.JustIsWrong
      @Dr.JustIsWrong 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I put molasses on my flapjacks, but they just stood up and gnawed on my food. 🤣

  • @col.johnson9938
    @col.johnson9938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Growing up in a farm community, we used to take a large plastic garbage can, fill it with water and 5 gallons of molasses. Which you got from the 10,000 gallon tank at the feed store, bring your on container, for about $3. We would just throw anything that needed rust removed in the can and fish it out a month later. When the molasses had finished its usefulness, it would get turned into the garden soil. 100% recycled. Cannot say one way or another if this was a good idea or a bad one, but you got to love the ingenuity and the practically.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Great information. Thank you!

    • @largefamilyruralliving7434
      @largefamilyruralliving7434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Awesome

    • @greg9403
      @greg9403 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      There was a guy restoring a old car. He bought a small pool and filled it with molasses/ water.
      The effect was amazing.

    • @jonathanfairchild
      @jonathanfairchild 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is actually fascinating!

    • @HPDrifter2
      @HPDrifter2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here. I think the iron content in the soil might have increased, and any ph decrease of the soil was neutralized with the next fertilizer application.

  • @leekronforst4589
    @leekronforst4589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    I really appreciate how meticulous you are with making the tests a fair and level playing field. I don't think people in a laboratory environment could do a better job.
    Thank you for all your hard work.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you!

    • @unreliablenarrator6649
      @unreliablenarrator6649 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, last time I took a jug of molasses to a lab for a rust removal test, they just laughed at me. Farmers NOT!

    • @Fetidaf
      @Fetidaf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @thekeyboard warrior to be fair; it's not too difficult to eliminate variables and make everything as even as reasonably possible... however; I cant praise him enough on his jigs and equipment. Everything is a weird blend of expertly crafted and "I found this behind behind my shed' that's simply fantastic... he clearly knows what hes doing both mechanically in building those things as well as scientifically/logically in fairly testing them in a matter that actually applies to the real world.
      Plus not taking sponsors... if I were him I'd be rolling in that GorrillaGlue money and already be onto the CrazyRussianHacker portion of my video career where I just make stuff up

    • @marcr1333
      @marcr1333 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ProjectFarm for the painted ones. Were they completely painted or just one side? Maybe it peeled since it was able to make its way under.

  • @DoomieGruntVentures
    @DoomieGruntVentures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +461

    So molasses works... its just slow as, well, molasses.
    Okay I'll see myself out.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Lol

    • @louf7178
      @louf7178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LOL

    • @garymarrs2270
      @garymarrs2270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yup.

    • @wildernessradio1653
      @wildernessradio1653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Jay Leno called and he wants his best joke back. That was very funny y'all!

    • @gettintheresafelywithpatf2869
      @gettintheresafelywithpatf2869 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      AAron Smith ok,ok, just imagine all the chemicals in Jay Leno’s garage, I don’t think he uses vinegar or molasses to remove rust!

  • @Chris-Fennimore
    @Chris-Fennimore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I've been using Molasses for rust removal for more than 50 years. I learned this from my Grandfather. Its great to see a side-by-side comparison with other rust removal products.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thats great!

    • @daviddelle774
      @daviddelle774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Do you dilute it like he did here?

    • @Chris-Fennimore
      @Chris-Fennimore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@daviddelle774 Yes, you have to dilute it. Project Farm used a good mix. I would use distilled water in my mix to reduce the added minerals, but not too critical.

    • @AN-kg4ei
      @AN-kg4ei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      does it typically take 2-3wks for the molasses to act on the rust??

    • @Chris-Fennimore
      @Chris-Fennimore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@AN-kg4ei Yes. 2 to 3 weeks. 3 is better. You must be patient with Molasses.

  • @PanzerPlatform
    @PanzerPlatform 4 ปีที่แล้ว +861

    Molasses been removing the rust from my wife's cooking for years.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      lol

    • @jenniferwhitewolf3784
      @jenniferwhitewolf3784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @hermanchow1405
      @hermanchow1405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Man , I once made a similar joke to my wife , what I got for return ? take a wild guess ! PS never again !

    • @ixionn563
      @ixionn563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@hermanchow1405 I would guess dinner wasn't so pleasant that night.. lmao

    • @hermanchow1405
      @hermanchow1405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@ixionn563 ha ha you are so kind !

  • @Lithui
    @Lithui 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Interesting fact that perked me up when I saw the metal flakes come out, one of the original black dyes found in history is a compound called "Vinagroon", and it was made by dissolving iron filings in vinegar. I'm involved in historical reenacting and have made it on quite a few occasions for recreation leather and textile work.
    Keep up the good work man! I love your channel

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks, will do!

    • @BrBill
      @BrBill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is why I read comments. Thanks for the trivia!

    • @PPSadlon1973
      @PPSadlon1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I use that to "age" any individual fence boards I need to replace, so they don't stand out like a sore thumb.

    • @ohiofarmer5918
      @ohiofarmer5918 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Put some iron filings on a pine board in the weather and look at the results. We learned this the hard way when a grinder was used at a building site of a kid cabin. Ughgg

    • @wild-radio7373
      @wild-radio7373 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the reminder!!♡ I need to dye a leather project and had totally forgotten about vinagroon♡

  • @MrAllmightyCornholioz
    @MrAllmightyCornholioz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Safest: Molasses
    Cheapest: White Vinegar
    Strongest: Muriatic Acid
    Optimal: Evapo-Rust

  • @Kattar_Hindu1986
    @Kattar_Hindu1986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    You are a knowledge bank and a detail master. Keep it up mate

  • @dougjb7848
    @dougjb7848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Note to self: if PF invites you over, bring your own beverages and do not let them out of your sight.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      lol. Thank you!

    • @homefront3162
      @homefront3162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hahaha

    • @claytonandrews251
      @claytonandrews251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      And hide your lawnmower lol

    • @dougjb7848
      @dougjb7848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Clayton Andrews
      Unfortunately, the price of admission is one used-up Briggs&Stratton 450e, 500e, or 550e.

    • @josephdestaubin7426
      @josephdestaubin7426 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beautiful!

  • @edwardpamintuan
    @edwardpamintuan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Your video on evaporust saved me a good amount of $$$. I'm rebuilding the suspension of a 20 year old car, instead of buying new bolts, I soaked the old bolts in evaporust overnight, voila like brand new. Thanks!

  • @logic3686
    @logic3686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This is why I always look forward to your videos, always learning crazy old school ways of doing things. First time I heard of the molasses and water.

  • @personator907
    @personator907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    The poor moles that had to sacrifice to make that large jug of molasses.

    • @dsloop3907
      @dsloop3907 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      har har har........

    • @1984pettson
      @1984pettson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤓🤓

    • @richardturk7162
      @richardturk7162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I wonder how many mole asses it took.

    • @jdbas71
      @jdbas71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂🤣😅🙉

    • @Indisposable
      @Indisposable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      What I want to know is what happens to the rest of the mole.

  • @accidentalheadclunkers8517
    @accidentalheadclunkers8517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love how you read the product's marketing angles like they are indisputable facts. Then...

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you.

    • @TestEric
      @TestEric 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love this in every video, I look forward to it.

    • @senorcartmenez8902
      @senorcartmenez8902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're gonna test that!

  • @djough1
    @djough1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video brought back an old forgotten memory about what an old sage friend of mine had told me about many years ago. He was an expert in rebuilding and restorations of cars. Museum quality. To him though, they quit making "real cars" back in the 30's. He had told me about a guy who many years before had sealed up a service station pit and had filled it up with molasses. They would lower a whole car down into it and let it soak for a month or two. It striped the rust off of the entire car. Inside and out. Even places where blasting media couldn't reach such as inside of a box beam. He had mentioned that it only ate the rust and didn't harm any still perfectly good steel. I guess he was right. Thanks again for a great video. Keep up the good work.

  • @cap2c484
    @cap2c484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know how I missed this video when it came out. So glad I watched it. Such great information in your videos. From the design of your experiments to the data collection and analysis, you're like a one man research lab! Thanks so much for the great content.

  • @kbjerke
    @kbjerke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Yeah, acid eats pretty much everything - not just rust. At work, I generally use electrolysis to remove rust from small, irreplaceable parts. Good video, though!!!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Great suggestion on electrolysis. I tested hydrolysis a while back and a few viewers mentioned that it makes metal brittle. Have you noticed this?

    • @kbjerke
      @kbjerke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ProjectFarm The parts I've used electrolysis on were either very massive (Indian rear shock bodies) or non - structural (lamp bases, etc) so embrittlement was not a problem. I'm not sure where that might actually be an issue. While I haven't seen it yet, apparently on last season's Guild Garage, they showed me using the electrolysis method on a couple of parts. (I don't get Discovery Velocity) LOL!!

    • @kbjerke
      @kbjerke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Also, molasses is my next "go to" for de-rusting delicate iron/steel parts.

    • @jasonstalder5208
      @jasonstalder5208 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      turco WO- 02 does not eat base metals. been dipping for years with good results. most of the time products made for the real commercial market are best

    • @myes344
      @myes344 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kbjerke read this part skipped 27 min of video 👍

  • @dougvogt8058
    @dougvogt8058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Wow! I'd never heard of this. I almost just bought some Evaporust recently. I'll be using molasses now. Thank you!

  • @nbrowser
    @nbrowser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been a few weeks since I caught one of your videos...now I've been binging cause of the no bullshit no holds barred reviews of what your testing...love it and thank you for your incredibly hard work and dedication to honesty.

  • @salamibad2262
    @salamibad2262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Sugestion. Apply heat to evaporust and molasses while testing rust removal.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thank you for the video idea!

  • @errolwilliams4004
    @errolwilliams4004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    if you have the time molasses is king a friend of mine put a 1927 Indian motorbike that he got out of a pond after 10 +years sitting there. He put the whole frame motor and transmission into a 55 gallon drum for 3 months when removed it looked like new and the mtor turned over and he could change gears and was able to disassemble like it was built yesterday

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Impressive results! Thanks for sharing this.

    • @errolwilliams4004
      @errolwilliams4004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Zachary Dinubilo unfortunately not this about 15 years ago

    • @louf7178
      @louf7178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Impressive!

    • @Hellsong89
      @Hellsong89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      mmh did he need to do any mechanical cleaning and what was needed to restore the frame for instance? I'm thinking could this be used to clean whole car frame from rust, cause car size pool of evapo rust is bit on expensive side, while pool of molasses could be on price range of regular DIY guy.

    • @errolwilliams4004
      @errolwilliams4004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hellsong89 other than washing off with water no.

  • @mattnewberry3980
    @mattnewberry3980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Great video Todd! I am very surprised by the molasses being so effective! I can't wait to try it myself. Thanks for your hard work!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Matt, Thank you very much! 3 weeks seems to be the right amount of time with periodic cleaning in between.

    • @WaxedMerkin
      @WaxedMerkin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      you can speed it by heating it, with something like a parts washer heater or fish tank heater

    • @sdcaclint
      @sdcaclint 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would high fructose corn syrup work as well?

  • @brianhind6149
    @brianhind6149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I stand in awe & admiration regarding the things that I learn via these tests. Once again it has been informative & entertaining.

  • @val389
    @val389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Do I know why TH-cam recomended this channel to me? No
    Have I been absolutly loving this videos? Yes
    Am I the target audience? Who cares hahah
    Please keep going I love this!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you very much!

    • @Reziac
      @Reziac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL, same here. It was on the end card for a Garage54 vid, which I got to from an abandoned truck rescue vid, which came from an abandoned places vid, that came from a railfan vid, and who knows how it started. TH-cam is weird.

  • @dfrancois5520
    @dfrancois5520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Job, I’m so impressed with these videos that I’ve started a list of the better performing products.

  • @Kystifyable
    @Kystifyable 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you again PF, glad to see your channel experiencing well earned growth.

  • @GeoTrashPanda
    @GeoTrashPanda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm truly amazed at the molasses! Great video and the hard work yet again my friend! Keep it up!

  • @WarpedPerception
    @WarpedPerception 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    That was super awesome, I wonder what the chemical reaction is between the rust and the molasses?.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Thank you very much! Your recent video on the Indycar ride was amazing! Always look forward to your videos.

    • @louf7178
      @louf7178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      An other reply by PF said it was chelation.

    • @troyna77
      @troyna77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Maybe Nile red can dig deep into the reaction?

    • @bunkey3972
      @bunkey3972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Tastes better than the others

    • @abelq8008
      @abelq8008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I use a mix of molasses, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic and onion powder. But seriously my mind is blown that this works so well. Going in, I assumed he would show that it's malarkey.

  • @AndrewSpencer2
    @AndrewSpencer2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What a great comparison! I love seeing the weeks of progress in just a few minutes. I actually did a similar experiment trying to find something to remove hot rolled mill scale. I settled on muriatic acid because it was quickest, but like you said, it starts to eat the steel too if you leave it in too long.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

    • @TOMVUTHEPIMP
      @TOMVUTHEPIMP ปีที่แล้ว

      Ive used white vinegar for that several times.

  • @TrojanHorse1959
    @TrojanHorse1959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and outstanding testing procedures Todd!
    You do an excellent job with your testing and setups, I'm more and more impressed each time you do something new!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!!

  • @kikamonju
    @kikamonju 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate that you follow a fairly good scientific method.
    In grade school I always thought that the ideal way to deliver a science project was via a video, but never had the means to effectively make a video presentation like this.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! A video for a project in school is a great suggestion!

  • @AgentLokVokun
    @AgentLokVokun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    6:32 -- Now drink it.
    "This week on project farm activated charcoal vs stomach pumping"

  • @jdmec81
    @jdmec81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I look forward to the smell of molasses instead of vinegar on my future rust extermination projects.

  • @wildernessradio1653
    @wildernessradio1653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is removing the rust out of my brain and it only took 17 minutes and 26 seconds. Thank you very much!

  • @TheReal1953
    @TheReal1953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fantastic! I'm glad somebody finally tested all these methods against each other. Thank you!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and you are welcome!

  • @perrycalabrese3475
    @perrycalabrese3475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You left out my favorite: phosphoric acid. It's the main ingredient in naval and aluminum jelly, metal prep for paints, and Coke!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great suggestion! Thank you

  • @spriggsyspriggs2237
    @spriggsyspriggs2237 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love your videos. Even though I'm not someone who deals with mechanical equipment of any kind, your series on synthetic oil was super interesting and made me really think twice about what oil to put into my car! My next oil will be some of that Amazon Basics

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the positive feedback!

    • @KnifeKnut
      @KnifeKnut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After the championship videos, I will be using the pennzoil ultra platinum

  • @meanbina4830
    @meanbina4830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a big fan and have recommended you as a go to channel on my Facebook page as well as in person. Ut I must confess that I had to keep rewinding to when you said the word "ruined" cause I love the way you say it. I'm embarrassed to say I had a girly moment. Your presentation is always great! We appreciate how you don't over explain and clip on at a steady pace. Some of these guys go like they're assuming the audience is lets say, slow. The intelligence you present in your videos as a whole clearly shows you respect ours, keep up the good work thanks!

  • @turboimport95
    @turboimport95 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is actually one of my favorite channels, because it feels friendly not lying or fake.

  • @williamwallace4879
    @williamwallace4879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never new about Molasses, I will have to try it. Thanks for the video.

  • @JPBennett
    @JPBennett 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    That weird moment when the "troll" suggestion wins the shootout.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Great point! I delayed this video for months since I didn't think it would work so well!

    • @louf7178
      @louf7178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or perceived troll comment.

  • @buffdelcampo
    @buffdelcampo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is truly a great video. Thanks for the time it took to do this research!

  • @VegasGuy89183
    @VegasGuy89183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was one of those viewers who suggested molasses in your 1st video. I was pleased to see you did this follow-up video and include molasses. I've used molasses several times on rusty tools. It's not fast, but I know I can safely leave the tool in the molasses for several weeks without any risk of removing good steel. It does a fantastic job and is the best choice if you are not in a hurry.
    You did an excellent job of comparison. It was a very fair test. Keep up the great work!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much for recommending molasses!

    • @raizt1596
      @raizt1596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you dilute the molasses with water?

  • @danroberts7975
    @danroberts7975 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been using evaporust for a long time...way before Hand Tool Rescue made it look cool. Mostly in places that is difficult to reach with tools like inside fuel tanks. I also used it because it works fast. It is pretty neat to see some of the alternatives to it.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for commenting on this. Evaporust is a great product!

  • @realflow100
    @realflow100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow extremely impressed with the molasses! the metal looks absolutely fresh off the assembly line.
    Very slow but would be great for delicate rust removal!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!

    • @scottcates
      @scottcates 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Molasses For The Win, IMHO

  • @FourMaxK1
    @FourMaxK1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done. I was familiar with Evapo-rust and have recommended it but was unaware of the others for rust removal.

  • @luemn7691
    @luemn7691 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was so cool!! Saves more than three weeks of testing for the viewers. Also money and frustration.

  • @Oldsoldiersays
    @Oldsoldiersays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    you can get a couple pounds of 99.9% pure oxalic acid off amazon for like 10 bucks. just mix like a couple scoops in water and soak. its 1-1.3 ph so very acidic but doesn't eat metal quickly. its the active ingredient in molasses.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great suggestion! Thank you

    • @deadfreightwest5956
      @deadfreightwest5956 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Perhaps a tea made from rhubarb leaves would work, too. That's also oxalic acid and why the leaves are toxic.

    • @markhanchey5409
      @markhanchey5409 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just remember to keep it away from anything glass as you will etch it and possibly dissolve glass containers, plastic only when using oxalic acid.

  • @dennisflanagan7599
    @dennisflanagan7599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A neat video would be to remove rust with electrolysis using different anodes. Love your videos keep it up.

    • @shawn576
      @shawn576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The side with rust (positive terminal) is the anode. The cathode (negative terminal) can be anything you want as long as it conducts electricity because that's where the dissolved ions turn into solid metal.

    • @siamsurf
      @siamsurf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shawn576 actually, you connect the rusted piece to the negative terminal, as ions flow from negative to positive. Your point stands though, it does not matter what you connect to the positive side, as long as it conducts electricity, as it won't have any effect on how the rust is removed.

  • @Babarudra
    @Babarudra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Just got home from a week-long vacation and really enjoyed this as my first youtube video in a week!

  • @Artemis-11235
    @Artemis-11235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I pulled my great grandpa's post drill (human-powered drill press) out of my uncle's scrap pile several years ago. Just have to rig a tub to immerse it in, and head to an ag supply store for the molasses. Thanks for the info that will help restore this antique family heirloom!

  • @adambrown8009
    @adambrown8009 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was a great video. Thank you. But I think your graphs would be easier to understand if you kept the products in the same location on each graph rather than ordering them from largest result to smallest result. Also, a final multi bar graph at the end showing all results for all products side-by-side would be nice to see as well.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the recommendation!

  • @smevox7490
    @smevox7490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Holy cow. I legitimately just was searching about some of these products(evapo rust) to take rust off some of my car parts. This is fantastic. Thank you!!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @davidhoward2237
      @davidhoward2237 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      wd brand of stuff work same to me if u happen to have any credit a lowes

  • @MrRandomStuffTV
    @MrRandomStuffTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel is sooo underrated. You sir deserve way more subs and views

  • @ricktrue
    @ricktrue 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This rust removal comparison was really helpful. Love your site. Thanks

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

  • @johnnyjimj
    @johnnyjimj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Since watching your videos I've been using Muriatic acid, it has proven the best to completely remove rust. It's really corrosive and the fumes are extremely harsh and you need to refinish the surface right away, but there's simply nothing like it, and the steel is so well etched the primer and paint really sticks to it.
    It's fantastic for rehabilitating mechanical components and at $15 a gallon is very effective for the money, but you MUST work outside or in another well ventilated area AND cover the acid lest it rusts steel surfaces nearby! A work-around is to dip the steel in phosphoric acid ("naval jelly") or citric acid afterwards.

  • @kentbullard6917
    @kentbullard6917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Man, that's a huge bottle of molasses. I see a lot of pancakes in your future.

    • @jacobdavis2296
      @jacobdavis2296 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha

    • @mysock351C
      @mysock351C 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Its animal feed molasses, tho. Dont know if Id be too keen on eating it since it may lack preservatives and other safeguards.

    • @Mikkelltheimmortal
      @Mikkelltheimmortal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Rum dude, rum

    • @mysock351C
      @mysock351C 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Mikkelltheimmortal Sounds like a plan to me...

    • @Firebird_876
      @Firebird_876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I don’t think you’d be to interested in eating that molasses it’s meant to be a sweet treat for cows or deer.

  • @Macros1971
    @Macros1971 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great test! I didn't expect these results

  • @PaulA-bv1rt
    @PaulA-bv1rt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is so well done.Full of info, and held my interest to the end. The Editing is so snappy and seemless. Molasses...makes nice rum,good for gardening, kitchen and workshop and cow feed.Top stuff.

  • @a2d
    @a2d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loved this video, keep up the good work!
    Still here to bug you for solder vs crimps!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you very much! I need to do this one soon.

    • @terryschabert7929
      @terryschabert7929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ProjectFarm According to the Air Force, a properly crimped terminal will have less resistance than solder, and will stand up to at least as much pull as a solder joint. In fact, a pull test is required on each batch of wire/crimper-adjustment/terminal to the point of failure, with the wire breaking b4 a pull out of the crimp.

    • @bobkinney2430
      @bobkinney2430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rule of thumb.....it depends on the quality of connection you need. Crimping is quicker, and can be used in most situations. Some connections are more sensitive (certain audio, video, and controller connections) and should be soldered. This is from over 40 years experience in electronic repair.

    • @robplotts9412
      @robplotts9412 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Much respect to the military but a correctly soldered connection will make a more efficient connection. However crimping allows the mechanical connection to the sheathing which will allow for a better pull out resistance. Soldered connection is best by far along with some silicone and shrink tubing . When I'm goin to do a soldered connection I will secure the wires together by zip toeing the sheathing to sturdy locations.

    • @terryschabert7929
      @terryschabert7929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are your connections critical to operation? Is the resistance a factor? Is the signal a tiny current? Is vibration a concern? Is the connection subject to Hot/Cold/ moisture/cycling? In those situations, a PROPERLY made crimp is the way to go. Think about it. Solder, of any current blends, is still a higher resistance and is softer than the wire. Solder deteriorates over time, under the conditions given above. A crimp, properly made (tooling, adjustment, with a ratcheting, non-reversing ability, will crush the wires such that the total circular area is completely enclosed with no gaps. It becomes the equivalent of a solid wire, and any surface corrosion that exists on the wire becomes a small percentage of the total resistance presented to the connector.
      I agree that sometimes a solder connection is the only way to go. Some cheap PCB's have holes to solder wires to; some military connectors use solder to pins or sockets. But try to find a soldered connection in a high power (multi KVA's) connector.
      I guess a proper TEST might be a good idea here. I state all of this to show that a good test is not just solder something up and make it fail. This subject is fraught with controversy among engineers, so Project Farm may be a little out of his league on this one. No offense. It depends on what you want to test FOR.

  • @bcgrittner
    @bcgrittner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Molasses as a rust remover? I never would have guessed. That was really interesting and very informative.

  • @shifty7739
    @shifty7739 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easily my favorite youtube channel!

  • @erichildreth7562
    @erichildreth7562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video and as always soo detailed in all of your testing!! Love it!! Thanks again for doing what you do and looking forward to some more videos!! :)

  • @kevinwiley5325
    @kevinwiley5325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    How many projects do you have going on at any given time?

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      Great question. At least 3 and sometimes up to 5 and that doesn't include the test design/planning that occurs a month or so before. Thank you!

    • @thedude7726
      @thedude7726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Project Farm do you do all this alone or do you have a helper? Thanks for all the work you do for us.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      I have a teenage son who's able to help me during the summer and weekends during the winter. It helps a lot. I don't have any other help besides him and it is a challenge to keep up. Thanks again!

    • @etsyjancoup6995
      @etsyjancoup6995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Do you even sleep? So much content! Brilliant again thank you

    • @Highstranger951
      @Highstranger951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Thank you for your diligence

  • @trbennett4038
    @trbennett4038 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would love to see a video of a side by side comparison of paint removers and brake fluid if possible. Looking to start a project and would like to know what will work the best

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the video idea!

  • @Office_De_Receiver_Complaints
    @Office_De_Receiver_Complaints 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes sir. I put a screenshot out to my Jeep group friends. You should get a lot more. I'm more than likely going to patreon for your help. I believe in what your doing and wanna help keep it going.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!!

  • @smjones4238
    @smjones4238 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great real world comparison AS USUAL! I enjoy watching your videos because they are all real world looks at things. I was born and raised on a farm then went into a technical service career. I am tired of Laboratory, Controlled-environment comparisons that just don't relate to real world situations. I am a lot more likely to use Evaporust or electrolysis than to invest in a laser... lol. I retired after thirty years of facilities (Sheriff's Office Detentions Facility) maintenance as a 'wide spectrum' electronic tech. We also plunged toilets... Liked the oil comparisons also. A Lot! Moved to 2.5acres 45mi NE of Denver. Michael in Colorado.

  • @electronicsNmore
    @electronicsNmore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I wonder how heavy corn syrup and honey would do. :-). White vinegar has many great uses. Muriatic acid fumes are the worst. Great video as usual!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great video idea! Yes, the muriatic acid fumes are pretty bad and cause metal to rust that's 10-15 feet away. Looking forward to your next video!!

    • @theancienteternaloaktree
      @theancienteternaloaktree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProjectFarm any sugar is a reducing substance. Corn syrup likely would work just like molasses. The honey has antibiotic properties though, so if there is a secondary biological thing that is going on with the molasses, it might inhibit it.

    • @Automedon2
      @Automedon2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProjectFarm I watch videos by a guy who does metal finishes on high end doors and things. The fumes from the muriatic acid rusted the metal he was storing in his shop

  • @willybee3056
    @willybee3056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dad would tell the story.
    When he would have a leaded 22 rifle. He would fill the barrel with vinegar. That would strip that lead overnight..
    Thanks for sharing your videos.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

    • @rmkscrambler
      @rmkscrambler 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe the mixture for removing lead is a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and 3% hydrogen peroxide which produces lead acitate. Which is dangerous to ones health so be careful.

  • @Karreth
    @Karreth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huh. I would not have predicted that. How interesting! Great testing.

  • @mesamike85
    @mesamike85 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic channel. Love your work, amigo.

  • @dirtybird4976
    @dirtybird4976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely surprised by the molasses, I never heard of that little trick, but now I know for the next rusty job. Evaporust honestly really is good, I've used it multiple times but seeing the comparison and little experiments showed it. Most stuff your going to be removing rust from is probably something that you aren't worried about losing paint or coating anyway so

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the feedback

  • @mommy2318
    @mommy2318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This video was linked in a Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce video comment, I wasn't expecting this but I still finished this video and liked and subscribed, nice video it was informative. :)

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @mrsrabbit2712
    @mrsrabbit2712 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work, best test/review that I have seen.
    You have made up my mind.
    New subscriber.
    Thank you!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and subscribing!

  • @LukeTheJoker
    @LukeTheJoker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Molasses is often recommended for vintage bicycle frames on the forums I am part of, cheap enough to use large amount to submerse the entire frame and does not remove the parent metal, but as you said, allow 3 weeks or so to get the right results...
    Thanks for doing this video!

  • @lmdetect
    @lmdetect 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well, I guess I know what I'll be using to clean the rust out of this old generator gas tank. After I shake some nuts and bolts around in it.
    Thanks for the vid.

  • @insoninenine8749
    @insoninenine8749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wish you'd included ultrasonic bath among the contestants (w and w/o additives). Please do an update including that.
    Also, a video testing the options for rust prevention on screws and bits after the rust is removed, and their longevity, would be great!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the video ideas.

  • @mikerequa820
    @mikerequa820 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always!! Can't believe how well the molasses worked on rust. Thanks for sharing be safe have fun

  • @yyams
    @yyams 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks dude, a useful test that helps me chose a solution to my rusty problem. Much appreciated.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are welcome!

  • @inkno701
    @inkno701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What about whats the best and safest product for removing copper corrosion? You could just use pennies and show the detail up close to see if the copper itself is being removed too.
    Thanks for all the great videos!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for the video idea!

    • @bcgrittner
      @bcgrittner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ProjectFarm Since 1982 pennies have been made from zinc.

  • @tacticalrabbit308
    @tacticalrabbit308 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I used feed grade molasses and water to de rust a sickle bar for my garden tractor it took a month to clean it up but when it came out it was clean of rust and after washing was ready to be painted with primer

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Impressive!

    • @patrickmclaughlin61
      @patrickmclaughlin61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I met a couple of guys who restored vehicles. They would take engine heads etc and put them in a 44 gallon drum full. Diluted to about a 40 or 50:1 ratio. Came out like they were pretty near new.

  • @Edwin-k7xZ
    @Edwin-k7xZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a well made experiment.
    Thanks for the information!

  • @aaronjohn6586
    @aaronjohn6586 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really well done comparing your control and all products tested

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

    • @aaronjohn6586
      @aaronjohn6586 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ProjectFarm Was using safety glasses, gloves and hearing protection while working on a project. So, how about a real life testing of safety wear? Not some controlled government study in the lab but real world challenges.

  • @koncrete7839
    @koncrete7839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was a very interesting video, I've never heard of molasses as a rust remover before. I wonder if other sugar syrups would work the same? What about if you don't dilute the molasses? What about other types of molasses?
    Anyway, I enjoy your work, thanks for doing what you do.

  • @XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX
    @XXIIXIIIXXXIXXXIX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always use vinegar for my projects...cheap and effective!

  • @user-do5hd7zb4x
    @user-do5hd7zb4x 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellant job! Thanks for all the hard work! I've got a rusty 4 point screw driver I need to save. Appreciate your excellant thorough tests. Many thanks!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks and you are welcome!

  • @billstonesmith9231
    @billstonesmith9231 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info delivered enthusiastically!

  • @jmyd83
    @jmyd83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    the Best Rust Remover I've seen is a Laser it's expensive but awesome

    • @kirknelson156
      @kirknelson156 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      seen videos and that is the bomb, wish i could afford the hardware, instant rust removal, no wire brushing, no soaking over night or up to 3 weeks. just amazing. :)

    • @rossbrumby1957
      @rossbrumby1957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only 80 to 100,000 bucks for a good machine last I heard!

  • @scottmarshall6766
    @scottmarshall6766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Surprising - guess I never gave molasses the time it needs. Good info, Another great informative Project Farm project! Thanks!
    PS - I think the Muriatic acid was neutralized by all the aluminum it dissolved. A periodic PH check with litmus paper would tell the tale and add useful data if you ever repeat this test.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.

  • @SMKreitzer1968
    @SMKreitzer1968 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would not have thought of using molasses in that manner, thanks for sharing!

  • @johnlenoir1023
    @johnlenoir1023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really appreciate the time you take to make these videos I never knew molasses would do that good of a job always heard about it but never knew it would do that good thank you

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and you are welcome!

  • @klave8511
    @klave8511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I’m going to show this to the City! I want them to put molasses on the roads in the summer, it even matches the colour and it’ll clean the rust from the winter salt right off my car. It’s a sweet idea don’t you think?

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lol. Thank you!

    • @seth_stewart
      @seth_stewart 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Better traction, as well.

    • @garethbaus5471
      @garethbaus5471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Molasses might actually be a useable substitute for road salt.

    • @pootispiker2866
      @pootispiker2866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@garethbaus5471 Except it's toxic to pollinating insects like honeybees

    • @PPSadlon1973
      @PPSadlon1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pootispiker2866 Might not be as much of a problem if they are using it as a substitute for road salt (which they use in winter when pollinating insects tend to be inactive). Road salt also tends to be toxic to a lot of things (ergo salting the earth to deny one's enemy the ability of using farmland).

  • @KJohansson
    @KJohansson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative! Would have liked to know what PH value the different solutions in use had, before and after the test. To see how they where affected by the chemical reactions. A+ as always! :)

  • @Cre8Thought41
    @Cre8Thought41 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another excellent unbiased comparison as usual. I will certainly use molasses on a few restorations I have coming up this Summer

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much!

  • @teflon-von4328
    @teflon-von4328 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would be a riot to be hanging out with this fella talking product!
    " YOU SAY THAT'S THE BEST WERE GUNNA TEST THAT"😁🤗
    BEST CHANNEL 👍

  • @BradyBegeman
    @BradyBegeman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Why does molasses even work? It’s definitely a head scratcher for me.

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Chelating agents found in molasses using a similar process as Evap-rust

    • @jamesavery6671
      @jamesavery6671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Because grandma used it......don't know why

    • @mysock351C
      @mysock351C 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It also has a fairly wide range of pH values, so it may be acidic or basic in nature as well.

    • @hojo70
      @hojo70 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ferment and distill!

    • @th3b0yg
      @th3b0yg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The fermentation process steals oxygen from the iron oxide - is a guess.

  • @carlgruver695
    @carlgruver695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I use to metal detect a lot when I found old coins I would put them in vinegar for up to a month or longer it worked pretty good just not good on coins made with lead in them

  • @mvanlinge
    @mvanlinge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like I'll be getting some evaporust for my boat engines rust! Thanks very much for another excellent video!

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @hillbillyspeedshopandgarag4564
    @hillbillyspeedshopandgarag4564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for all the great information. I look forward to your videos

    • @ProjectFarm
      @ProjectFarm  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!