How do I clean the last of the rust????

[jiffi]

Hi guys I have wire brushed this as clean as I can but there is still rust in the small pits on the inside that I can't get too!!! I have been told to submerge it in white vinegar for about a week but I want to use it sooner if possible any help welcome! Would dipping it in coke overnight work the same as a penny?

 

[British Red]

You can electrolyse the rust off by putting it in washing soda connected to a battery charger with the other terminal connected to a bit of sacrificial iron. Should only take a few hours. Then re-season it

Great dutch oven.

 

[jiffi]

Cool thanks bud

 

[jiffi]

Does it have to be washing soda or will bicarbonate of soda do it

 

[British Red]

[video=youtube;0XlsNucmbiE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XlsNucmbiE[/video]

This is a pretty fair demo

 

[jiffi]

Thanks Red you must have had an interesting life with your veritable amount of knowledge am off to the she's/mancave to blow myself up!!!

 

[bilmo-p5]

+1 for electrolysis.

Setup 3, here.

 

[Gray]

You learn something everyday, amazing

 

[British Red]

Red you must have had an interesting life

Mmmm in much the same way as "may you live in interesting times"

Yes btw - it needs to be washing soda. £1 a bag in any decent supermarket (green bag). Also useful for cleaning up beehives, clearing drains....or even doing washing!

 

[Andy BB]

Electrolysis used extensively by stovies to clean up their Optimus 111 cases prior to repainting! Works a treat.

 

[Covert System]

You can use a chemical process, Citric Acid mono-hydrate which is the primary component of rust remover.

A trip to your local hardware store for some may be an option to you.

 

[Mesquite]

[video=youtube;0XlsNucmbiE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XlsNucmbiE[/video]

This is a pretty fair demo

Hugh... I think you posted that particular video out of all the various ones on Youtube because you liked his woodpile

 

[whats wrong with you all]

Mmmm in much the same way as "may you live in interesting times"

Yes btw - it needs to be washing soda. £1 a bag in any decent supermarket (green bag). Also useful for cleaning up beehives, clearing drains....or even doing washing!

Doesn't have to be washing soda, I've used bicarb with no problems. You just need to put more of it in

 

[bilmo-p5]

Doesn't have to be washing soda, I've used bicarb with no problems. You just need to put more of it in

I think he meant washing soda as opposed to caustic soda.

 

[whats wrong with you all]

I think he meant washing soda as opposed to caustic soda.

I think the original question was between bicarb and washing, but yes you definitely wouldn't want to use caustic. Even though it will work in the same way, its horrible stuff and I wouldn't want to work with it myself: I value my skin!

Another point for OP, Make sure you don't use stainless steel for the anode: it'll give off chromium which should probably not be poured away anywhere.

 

[bilmo-p5]

I think the original question was between bicarb and washing, but yes you definitely wouldn't want to use caustic. Even though it will work in the same way, its horrible stuff and I wouldn't want to work with it myself: I value my skin!

Ah, yes, missed that bit. Pardon me.

Whilst it's not for electrolytic rust removal, caustic does have its place in the great scheme of things but needs to be handled with respect and suitable protection.

 

[jiffi]

Just so you know it came out very well thanks Red its now seasoning in the oven on third coating of oil at 200*C to burn it in! Will post pics later

 

[British Red]

Delighted to hear it. I'll look forward to seeing the pictures

 

[jiffi]

As promised!!!

I think we may have a winner!!!!!

 

[British Red]

That looks great - you've done a cracking job there

I fancy it could do with a couple more coats of seasoning - but other than that, can't fault it!