Electrolysis

[don_kihotis7]

Hmmm faster results it's tempting
Maybe i should use it. I don't worry about toxic fumes, as i run the project outdoors.

[don_kihotis7]

Some pictures from the grenade, after electrolysis.

[don_kihotis7]

And this Soviet mortar round. I bought this from a local digger in Narva and it had a nice silver color. I packed it and shipped it to my address but when i opened the box it was a bit rusty. I used electrolysis to clean it and it has become black. I have read that it's natural to get this color but the question is when is it going to become silver again?

[don_kihotis7]

Estland, how do you get this color after cleaning?

[Paul D]

Good results Chris !!

[don_kihotis7]

Good results Chris !!

Thanks mate. But do you remember the nice silver color the mortar round had when we went to Robo?

[herrzark]

use after it paper from cigarete.. (Τριψε με το χαρτι που εχουν τα πακετα των τσιγαρων.ειναι ασημενιο.το δοκιμασα σε μια ξιφολογχη.μετα απο ξυδι ομως.αρχισε να γινεται ασημενια σιγα σιγα).

[Paul D]

Thanks mate. But do you remember the nice silver color the mortar round had when we went to Robo?

I certainly do , i wonder what the Robo method is !!

[Datrus]

Hello mate

Nice setup A few tips. Try and create a sort of ring of iron bars. Also the black color can be removed with vinegar and a small metal brush. Leave in vinegar for some hours. Sometimes i leave them 12-24 hours. Maybe not needed with such a long period. Just turn on the hot water and scrub the item with the metal brush and you can see the black residue comes off. Dry with hair dryer. Apply a thin coat of oil or other preserving agent. I will see if i have some pics, but i cleaned a MG34 bolt up really good. A lot of other items too.

Maybe some have better methods but this works for me. Estland is correct on the stainless.

Regards, Lars

[Estland]

Hey

Your things looks great!
After the electrolys i use soft iron brush in grindstone/power cutter.For finally i give it life time rust protection whit Linseed oil.

Best!