Battery fluid (acid) removal

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Thu 16 Sep 2004 16:38
Battery fluid (acid) removal - mfarrow
Hi

I had a battery a year ago which decided to leak at two years old, spilling its acid into the battery tray and down the inner wing.

Anyhow, I cleaned it off and painted over, but the rust has come back. When I had the wheel-arch liners off I noticed the area had rusted through and appeared 'wet'. I assumed this was acid. I'm worried that if I don't get rid of it, the rust will spread and/or keep reappearing.

Any suggestions on how to neutralise this stuff?

Thanks



Mike Farrow
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Thu 16 Sep 2004 17:19
Battery fluid (acid) removal - GGH
I think I would wash the acid area with a solution of bicarb of soda and water.
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Thu 16 Sep 2004 17:21
Battery fluid (acid) removal - P 2501
Make a solution of bicarb and water and scrub the areas with a light brush.This should neutralise the acid.
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