Yard Sale Rusty DO

[len19070]

I just bought a large DO at a yard sale for $2.

Its not a good one, I guessing like a Harbor Freight catagory.

But, I have a spacific use for it and it really doesn't have to be of a good quality for what I want.

Baked Potatoes.

Its really rusted up. Not pitted, just surface rust.

I know how to maintain it as I have several Cast Iron pieces.

Just need to know how to get the surface rust off and start over again.

Thanks in advance.

Happy Trails

Len

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Len,
A glass beader cabinet works good and only takes a few minutes to clean a piece up.
Using electrolysis works good too but takes longer.

[len19070]

Len,
A glass beader cabinet works good and only takes a few minutes to clean a piece up.
Using electrolysis works good too but takes longer.

Thanks Dean

I have some "Ground Walnut Shells" that are used for fine sand blasting....would they work?

Happy Trails

Len

[Dean in Eureka, CA]

Yup... I'm told they are a bit less abbrasive than glass beads.
I've just never had access to them...

C'mon Lenny... You just gotta do more than just bake potatoes in it.

[len19070]

C'mon Lenny... You just gotta do more than just bake potatoes in it.

No, not really. I do a lot of other good stuff in my other Cast Iron but for a Pot Luck Dinner 10 lbs of Baked Potatoes and all the fixins is a good contribution.

I knew it was a cheap one and I bought it for one purpose.

Hey, $2 is $2.

Happy Trails

Len

[CAJUN LADY]

I'm curious about a glass beader...what is that? I have one that refuses to stop rusting no matter what I do.

[azmotoman]

It is a Bead Blaster, Sand Blaster or some similar media based cleaning machine. Some use silica sand, glass beads, crushed walnut shells or baking soda as a cleaning/blasting media. HF sells a large, medium and small cabinet. See the link below for the medium size.

See one here:http://www.harborfreight.com/40-lb-capacity-floor-blast-cabinet-93608.html

[CAJUN LADY]

Ahhhhh, ok. I've always heard it called "sand blasting". Thanks!

[CPlater]

I've found a wire brush cup in a hand drill does a credible job of cleaning up the rust from cast iron cookware. I usually finish up with soap and scotch pads before re-seasoning. Be sure to wear eye protection because a wire or two has been know to fly off under use.

[bobhenry]

Really, Really, Really, stupid question has any one tried using C.L.R. the calcium lime and rust remover in a bath on rusty pots. I , like Becca have a rust prone cheepie that I don't have any problem using if I could get the rust problem handled.

[Mark72]

Bob, Have you tried taking it all the way down with electrolysis and giving it a new seasoning?

Mark

[bobhenry]

Bob, Have you tried taking it all the way down with electrolysis and giving it a new seasoning?

Mark

NOPE ! like I said it was just a dumb thought.

Better living thru chemistry

[Kevin A]

It is a Bead Blaster, Sand Blaster or some similar media based cleaning machine. Some use silica sand, glass beads, crushed walnut shells or baking soda as a cleaning/blasting media. HF sells a large, medium and small cabinet. See the link below for the medium size.

See one here:http://www.harborfreight.com/40-lb-capacity-floor-blast-cabinet-93608.html

One important point, DO NOT use sand, it's too aggressive. I use a very fine glass bead media. Walnut shells will work well too.

[Mark72]

I really like the electrolysis because there are no nasty chemicals or any risk of embedding tiny particles in the pores of the cast iron. After the cycle is done simply rinse under hot water while scrubbing with a small wire brush, dry with a towel and throw it in a warm oven or grill to dry it out. What you end up with is a new looking casting ready for seasoning.

Mark