cc6pack
Well-Known Member
No need to do anything until tomorrow. When you check it the rust should flake off like scale. There are always stubborn spots. Use a brush or chip it with a hammer. If there is still a lot of crud still left on it put it back in for a while longer.
If you are happy with the results rinse it off real good. I would also rinse it with vinegar to neutralize any acids that may be on it. Now you have a choice how you want to preserve it. Either paint or oil it.
There are advantages and disadvantages of both methods. I prefer to oil mine. If you are going to display it paint does a better job. You can add what it is in this case a 12 lb Borman, where and when it was found, or whatever you want to put on it.
To prepare it for either method after rinsing I put any iron in an oven at 250 for several hours, this drys out the hydroscopic moisture in the shell. As soon as you take it out hit it with the oil I use WD40, or a rustoleum type paint if you want to go that route. A flat black with white lettering works well. You will be amazed at how much it will soak up.
The oil will leave some residue on the shell and it will get a light bit of rust but will stablize. The paint may flake over the years but not to hard to touch up.
If you are happy with the results rinse it off real good. I would also rinse it with vinegar to neutralize any acids that may be on it. Now you have a choice how you want to preserve it. Either paint or oil it.
There are advantages and disadvantages of both methods. I prefer to oil mine. If you are going to display it paint does a better job. You can add what it is in this case a 12 lb Borman, where and when it was found, or whatever you want to put on it.
To prepare it for either method after rinsing I put any iron in an oven at 250 for several hours, this drys out the hydroscopic moisture in the shell. As soon as you take it out hit it with the oil I use WD40, or a rustoleum type paint if you want to go that route. A flat black with white lettering works well. You will be amazed at how much it will soak up.
The oil will leave some residue on the shell and it will get a light bit of rust but will stablize. The paint may flake over the years but not to hard to touch up.
