Rusty toolage

[Treeborn Wanderer]

Hello I've recently came across some great spanners, an old pick axe head and a wee sythe that some fool was throwing out. Only thing is they have a fine coating of rust on them. Was wondering if anyone had some tasty methods for removing the rust. I've heard somewhere that soaking it in coke cola will remove the rust, is that a real thing. Any help would be much appreciated indeed.

 

[Goatboy]

The coke thing is more for removing "tarnish" off of coins, medals, silver and the likes. In fact it can stain high carbon steel slightly due to it's acidic nature. Polishing with a fine abrasive and/or a gentle rust removing gel/paste would be method.

 

[laro13]

I put my rusty tools a few days in some white vinegar and then a pass with the wire-brush on a drill.

Good luck!

 

[Treeborn Wanderer]

Ah nice one cheers mateys. Think that's where I might of heard about the coke thing before, cleaning silver cutlery or suchlike. Think my dads got a drill hidden in a see somewhere I might nab and stick a wee attachment on. Will see how I get on

 

[BeerHunter]

My dad uses some light oil (WD40 or similar) and fine glasspaper for cleaning light rust from saw blades etc.