Steel wool: must have for rust removal

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

Get some! Got 3 big bags of different grits and had at her!!
2.5 hours to remove 25 years of rust*worth every second*
Ooo the process...?
Frustrating but worth it

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

Almost like when I first got her

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

*I know it's not perfect....yet. but it's a GREAT start

 

[rsfrid]

Almost like when I first got her

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Very, very nice. I had one just like that. Was a crappy shooter, tho.

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

Very, very nice. I had one just like that. Was a crappy shooter, tho.

If it hits the side of a 10ft barn at 30ft....I can live with that

 

[Ranchibi]

Very NICE! Definitely worth your hard work .

 

[ctshooter]

That came out better than I expected it would. Good job. Did you use any oils with the steel wool?

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

That came out better than I expected it would. Good job. Did you use any oils with the steel wool?

Used a few different products and some "old" knowledge
Main component was the steel wool throughout the process though

 

[Moog]

You did a really nice job. I use steel wool along with WD40 to remove rust and it works great. My brother in law gave me an old shot gun that was sitting in an attic for about forty years and it definitely needed some TLC. Took a little elbow grease but I got the rust off.
It always amazed me how the steel wool and WD40 gets the rust off but does not damage the blueing.

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

You did a really nice job. I use steel wool along with WD40 to remove rust and it works great. My brother in law gave me an old shot gun that was sitting in an attic for about forty years and it definitely needed some TLC. Took a little elbow grease but I got the rust off.
It always amazed me how the steel wool and WD40 gets the rust off but does not damage the blueing.

I had to do this one with non aerosols. Small work area

 

[beerthief]

I had to do this one with non aerosols. Small work area

WD40 makes a trigger can , no propellent

 

[iAMzehTOASTY1]

WD40 makes a trigger can , no propellent

Gotta get me some

 

[Hateful McNasty]

You can get wd in a can / jug and use a squirt bottle..

Then this rust soak ..

https://www.amazon.com/WD-40-Specialist-Rust-Remover-Soak/dp/B00631GZEU/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?keywords=wd40&qid=1679751834&sr=8-20

 

[EdinGa]

If you have smaller steel parts that are rusted soak them in vinegar. It takes care of the scrubbing for you.

 

[JohnTaylor]

If you have smaller steel parts that are rusted soak them in vinegar. It takes care of the scrubbing for you.

I concur…white vinegar works great…However…do not soak for extended periods without monitoring, as pitting can occur…also be certain to rinse/ neutralize vinegar when done as it will continue to “work “ if you don’t.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I concur…white vinegar works great…However…do not soak for extended periods without monitoring, as pitting can occur…also be certain to rinse/ neutralize vinegar when done as it will continue to “work “ if you don’t.

I assume pitting is from how deep the rust is ?

So i started a experment . Found these pliers and figure id soke them for 24 hrs +/- in plain white vinegar ( the best of great value) .. we'll see how well it does . If anything close to useable call it a success.. ( soak time started at 11am)

 

[JohnTaylor]

I assume pitting is from how deep the rust is ?

So i started a experment . Found these pliers and figure id soke them for 24 hrs +/- in plain white vinegar ( the best of great value) .. we'll see how well it does . If anything close to useable call it a success.. ( soak time started at 11am)
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Not necessarily…the vinegar works on everything…like an old chisel for example, that has different hardness steels not evenly distributed thru out the blade….the pitting will occur where the less noble areas occur. Example of a chisel I stuck in a can with vinegar and forgot about for a few days…

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Must be somthing mean name brand vinegar to cut steel. More like muriatic acid . Lol fad cleaned tools woth diluted muriatic acid from the pool chemicals..

There is a stronger cleaning vinegar but, i still have to suspect poor steel porosity / rust penetration for plain white vinegar to scar like that..

Then what do i know in the end..

 

[EdinGa]

Hmmm... I keep my Lyman lead ladle in vinegar between casting seasons and I've never had any pitting. I do know it will erode brass so it could damage softer steel.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Hmmm... I keep my Lyman lead ladle in vinegar between casting seasons and I've never had any pitting. I do know it will erode brass so it could damage softer steel.

School science project.. dissolve a penny.. adding salt (lots) makes vinegar stronger..

Heck as bad rusted them pliers are i may find nothing left but the rubber handles in the glass..lol