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Topic: CLR test results
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36027
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-08-2003 07:26 PM
   
I bought some CLR to try to remove some rust off some plastic trim pieces and I have to report it was a total failure.Their instructions say to use full strength for 2 minutes, well 20 minutes didn't work, 200 minutes wouldn't work. The stuff didn't even move a molecule of iron oxide. The stuff is a total waste of money as far as I can see. ------------------
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5848
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 03-08-2003 09:27 PM
What is it supposed to be. What does CLR stand for?? Crud
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RustHow is it SUPPOSED to work?? How much???
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36027
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-08-2003 09:36 PM
Sorry...It stands for Calcium, Lime, and Rust Remover. They show it on tv {should have been my first clue} taking calcium and lime deposits off shower heads by just soaking and taking rust off by just dunking in it. Reality is totally different. I soaked the part for a long time and it didn't even tickle it. ------------------
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mach72
Gearhead Posts: 123
From: Bixby, Ok. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-08-2003 10:50 PM
Steve, I just wanted to say that the CLR product works great on removing crud from shower heads and faucet aereators. Maybe they should call this product C&L remover. I don't know of any use on our cars though. Thanks for a great forum. Tom
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36027
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-10-2003 09:26 AM
Thanks, Tom.I think CLR stands for Can't Lift Rust.  ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36027
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-21-2003 05:25 PM
It works very well on shower heads, indeed, I found out. Now I don't feel so bad about buying it.------------------
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 934
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 10-21-2003 06:31 PM
Steve I thought Plactic did not rust? am i missing something? Naval jelly works great to get rid of ruct fast..What about baking soda? Bruce
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36027
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-21-2003 07:17 PM
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Originally posted by N266fords:
Steve I thought Plactic did not rust? am i missing something?
The screws attached to it does. I fixed the parts the old fashioned way. I replaced them. ------------------
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 934
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 10-21-2003 08:37 PM
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Oz Scott
Journeyman Posts: 12
From: Hillsboro OR
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 10-29-2003 08:11 AM
I used to have pretty good results soaking screws, nuts and bolts in WD-40 over night. Can you even get that here in the US?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36027
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-29-2003 08:28 AM
WD-40 is a US product, so yes, we can get it here. ------------------
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 1925
From: Oceano, Ca.
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 01-12-2004 12:40 PM
Caught this thread a little late but I used clr to remove rust of of car radio chassis and it works real well. I would let the pieces lay in a tub of it for about 15 min. then wipe off and rinse well because it will leave a film if you don't. ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36027
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-15-2004 01:04 PM
I can tell you for sure it won't remove rust from plastic. Didn't even touch it.------------------
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