Rust Stains

[Eagle mtn]

Greetings again,

In regards to the canteen set I posted earlier, does anybody have a safe method for removing excessive rust stains from cotton duck?

I know in advance that there are many of us that are 1000% opposed to the scrubbing/washing/cleaning of original gear, so be nice please.

[Rakkasan187]

Here is a method that has been used with decent results...

1. Cover the rust stain with table salt.
2. Pour lemon juice over the salt to make a paste.
3. Set the canvas in the sun, or soak the area in a pint of warm water.
4. Rinse off the canvas after the rust disappears.

Smitty

Here is some further reading and information:

Museum Conservation Institute Stain Removal

[Eagle mtn]

Thanks again Smitty

[Rakkasan187]

No problem my friend...

Best regards, stay safe

Smitty

[AZPhil]

Great info!!
Looking forward to seeing the end results.
I hope you will share them Em??

Semper Fi
Phil

[Eagle mtn]

I will keep everyone in the loop Phil

I imagine everyone is curious to see the results eh? I’ll be the guinea pig then haha

[reneblacky]

Yep I'm hanging!