Escape 5.0 Range Rust?

[rvnovice]

We have a 2018 Escape 5.0 TA. I replaced the propane regulator and hoses, so I opened the range top to do a propane pressure drop test. I found the drip pan under the burners has quite a bit of rust (see photo). Has anyone had this issue and come up with a way to treat it? I have used "Fluid Film" for some rust under the body of the trailer, but I wouldn't use this in a high temperature environment near the propane burners. I would like something to treat the current rust and prevent future rust that is safe for high temperatures. Any suggestions?

 

[iamunique127]

I live in Canada and have removed rust with a product called EvapoRust. It works well. I don't know if it's available internationally.

 

[HABBERDABBER]

There are high temperature, rattle cans of paint widely available, and maybe available in a regular format. I've used the silver version spray cans on a Weber grill lid with good results. The paint is good to 500F, as I recall.

Here's some:

high temp paint at DuckDuckGo

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[Donna D.]

I live in Canada and have removed rust with a product called EvapoRust. It works well. I don't know if it's available internationally.

EvapoRust is available at Harbor Freight. It's great stuff, I've used it. BUT, I always washed it off with a garden hose.....

 

[WillyB]

EvapoRust is available at Harbor Freight. It's great stuff, I've used it. BUT, I always washed it off with a garden hose.....

Did you use the gel version?

 

[iamunique127]

Did you use the gel version?

I know you asked Donna but I've used EvapoRust a fair bit so I'll chime in. I haven't seen the gel but it sounds like a good idea.

If I need to use EvapoRust on a surface where it needs to sit for an extended time (ie I can't submerge the parts) I saturate a cloth with EvapoRust and let it sit on the affected area. On a vertical or slanted surface I wrap or cover the cloth with a cling wrap or bit of plastic to keep the EvapoRust from evaporating and keep it in place. I'll wet the rag occasionally to keep it wet and keep a fresh supply of EvapoRust working on the rust.

An Escape example: last summer I removed some rust from the rear bumper of our 5.0TA. Road debris had chipped the paint off the outside corners of the bumper and it had rusted. I wet a cloth with EvapoRust, wrapped it with cling wrap and left it to work overnight. Later, I recoated those corners with rocker guard to provide more resilient protection than just paint.

The instructions I've read for the use of EvapoRust say you can let the EvapoRust dry on the surface to continue protecting it or rinse it off with water if you intend to coat (paint) the surface. I have done both. In areas where paint is not an option, like on chrome or nuts and bolts, I sometimes leave it without rinsing.

Be aware that sometimes, if you leave the part exposed to the EvapoRust for a long period, it may turn black. That's no big deal if you intend to paint it.

 

[Donna D.]

Did you use the gel version?

Yes. mainly because I was using it on a vertical surface... outside. The actual application is to put the rusted article IN the EvapoRust. Like in a bucket. But couldn't do that when I was using it on a car frame. And Lyle gave some good instructions. The Evaporust must be kept wet. I like it, works well. Although I wouldn't recommend it, you can put your bare hands in it because it's not caustic like so many other rust and paint strippers. AND it's reusable. At least if you're doing the bucket method. I like things that can be reused and recycled.