British Army Dump - October 2011 - Last RRPG dig of the year !

[m3bobby]

The finds I've got sat in oil will probably be coming out soon, hopefully that will force any water and salts out of the metal. I suppose the next step will be to try the vingar method to remove the rust.

[davejb]

I take it your using SARSONS, because if all else fails you can always pickle your onions

[Steve T]

Damn ! We woke Dave up. Quick ! HIDE !

[davejb]

Dont you have any presents to wrap, This is the season of goodwill you know

[dangermouse]

Ha ha ha... you guys make me laugh.

I still need to take some pics and then upload then. Ade posted some pics of a mortar fin he cleaned in vinegar if you want to see some results. Have a play! Go on.

Mouse

[LUCKYSTRIKE]

Hi Steve.

It's great the vinegar method I'd highly recommend, have a look at my Pre DDay battlefield thread, my last post I think you missed when off line, it shows an example. I have since cleaned another steel mortar fin which was a lump of rust and it took it back to bare metal and its even possible to read markings stamped into the steel, I haven't posted it yet but will soon. But afterwards remember to soak in water overnight to remove the vinegar coz it stinks .

Anyway Guys have a Great Christmas, here's too rescuing more relics in 2012

LUCKYSTRIKE

[dangermouse]

I picked out the worst, dirtiest, rustiest nasty thing and left it in vinegar for a week. This is what came out!

I was impressed to say the least.



Mouse

[Steve T]

WOW ! Nice one. Right........that stuff is staying in there for a while then

[dangermouse]

My plan now. When I next (properly) clean with this method. I will leave it for about 5-7 days. Once each day, take them out and give it a quick gentle scrub with a stiff brush to get the loose crap off, then put it back in the vinegar making sure its the other way up. This should give far better results too.

I will stock up on vinegar and get an big air-tight box ready for our next group dig.

Only bad thing about using this method is the smell! Its horrid, my workshop/conservatory now smells like a chip shop.

Mouse

[Steve T]

..... my workshop/conservatory now smells like a chip shop.

Mouse

Large portion of cod and chips with batter scraps and a large curry sauce please.