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.
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.
I take it your using SARSONS, because if all else fails you can always pickle your onions
Damn ! We woke Dave up. Quick ! HIDE !
Dont you have any presents to wrap, This is the season of goodwill you know
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
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
WOW ! Nice one. Right........that stuff is staying in there for a while then
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
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