You can remove rust in a few minutes to a few hours, depending on the rust, the solution you use, and the power of your battery charger.

I use Arm and Hammer Washing soda as my solution, with a bronze annode and 50 amps on the juice.

Some things you can watch the rust litterally fly off of.

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