stumpdawg t1_iycx9sr wrote on November 30, 2022 at 1:55 PM

#805,530

You should hit it with POR15 it will stop/slow the corrosion from spreading and either leave it black or pain over the POR15

slashfromgunsnroses t1_iycykib wrote on November 30, 2022 at 2:06 PM

#805,941

Replying to stumpdawg (#805,530)

Not grind off the rust and sand a little first?

Healthyreddit_123 OP t1_iycysb9 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 2:08 PM

#806,010

Replying to slashfromgunsnroses (#805,941)

Should mention we're in a small 1 bed flat on a budget, so power tools (aside from hand drill) are a bit unfeasible. One day I'll have the shed with all the big boys but that day is not today unfortunately

tatpig t1_iycyxqc wrote on November 30, 2022 at 2:09 PM

#806,063

remove the surface rust and use Rustoleum Hammered finish paint. i have had excellent results with this paint. pricey,but holds up well.

UncleAtom t1_iyczgz9 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 2:13 PM

#806,241

Assuming you are able to remove it from where it is, a product like Naval Jelly brushed onto the rusty surfaces would neutralize the rust. Evaporust also works well. Sand and prime the treated areas , then paint.

reidmrdotcom t1_iyczu43 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 2:16 PM

#806,363

It may be cheaper and easier to replace it with something similar. You could also get some sandpaper and some of the bathtub enamel touch up paint and use that to touch up the areas.

slashfromgunsnroses t1_iyd0aok wrote on November 30, 2022 at 2:20 PM

#806,500

Replying to Healthyreddit_123 (#806,010)

Think at least some sandpaper can help you clear the worst of the debris - it will look nicer in the end

stumpdawg t1_iyd167s wrote on November 30, 2022 at 2:26 PM

#806,807

Replying to slashfromgunsnroses (#805,941)

Definitely do that

Hambone25 t1_iyd8b5n wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:19 PM

#809,116

Replying to stumpdawg (#805,530)

POR is overkill for the cost. Any rust paint should do

stumpdawg t1_iyd9i0f wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:27 PM

#809,485

Replying to Hambone25 (#809,116)

Por is never overkill when it comes to rust.

You can.snag a small can for like 30 bucks

Healthyreddit_123 OP t1_iyd9og3 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 3:28 PM

#809,539

Replying to UncleAtom (#806,241)

That sounds like some good advice, cheers will look into those products

CADUSER1 t1_iydeh2k wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:00 PM

#811,063

Replying to Healthyreddit_123 (#806,010)

Get a wire brush head for your drill and use that to knock a lot of the rust off. Like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brushes-Drills-Coated-Cleaning-Removing/dp/B08BXW5MD8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2K3Z9SQOLITH1&keywords=wire+brush+for+drill&pldnSite=1&qid=1669824012&sa-no-redirect=1&sprefix=wire+brush+for+drill%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

Lehk t1_iydwnti wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:58 PM

#817,003

Don’t mess with it, fixing the rust requires removing the shelf from the tile, if a leak develops where it’s screwed in, you could get blamed for the damage even if you didn’t actually cause it.