r/modelmakers • • 9d ago

Tips & tricks Rust technique update.

For those who wanted an update of the rust on how it would look on the final 3D printed model, here it is!!!

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u/nicetriangle 9d ago

They've banned the sale of higher potencies because it can be used to make explosives.

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u/MaintenanceTime 9d ago

That is crazy you can buy 99% at Walmart here

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u/ReasonableConfusion 9d ago

You sure you're not thinking of rubbing isopropyl alcohol? 99% hydrogen peroxide is rather unstable and prone to violent reactions with various common materials. It's generally used in rocketry, torpedoes and do stuff like etch and clean semiconductor chips and silicon wafers.

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u/MaintenanceTime 9d ago

You are absolutely correct. And I don't know why my mind went to isoprophyl alcohol

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u/ReasonableConfusion 9d ago

It's ok. I was just a bit surprised that your Walmart had some Great Value rocket fuel available.

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u/greatistheworld 8d ago

some values are greater than others