Best product to remove rust

Posted 4th Jul 2023

Any ideas on how to remove the rust from this lamp base without damaging the paint?
Any product that I can buy from Amazon ?

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4th Jul
If it is stainless steel, a mild acid (like, vinegar, citric acid, bathroom spray cleaner) with a good rub with a scouring pad might be enough to dissolve the rust, or else try an abrasive polish like autosol if you have any. (edited)
4th Jul
Its stainless with a thin chrome paint.

IKEA sell these for like £20
4th Jul
If it is painted, it will need sanding and repainting, but it looks more like it is stainless steel to me.
4th Jul
Only chance is what said

Sand & spray.
4th Jul
I'd try tin foil first with car wax afterwards, worked for me although yours is rusted more than mine was.
Scrunch some tin foil into a ball and rub it over the area (takes quite a bit of rubbing if I recall) (edited)
5th Jul
I've used the tin foil trick although just with water rather than car wax. It works fine but as you say it's a bit labour intensive.
4th Jul
beeswax, or margarine
5th Jul
Fine grade wire wool will take the rust off, but the surface will remain tarnished. Rattle can of silver spray paint to finish.
5th Jul
Not real stainless to rust like that. Low quality or plated.

329 grade then 180grade sandpaper. Finish with 0000 wire wool. Maybe scratch a pattern in the base like an old aircraft body. Buy a multi pack of wet as and dry sand paper as maybe cheapest option.
See what it looks like.
If painting use a primer and top coat. Warm spray cans in hot water will get you a great finish. (edited)

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