cast iron stove/rust removal

[helpmefixit]

I have a friend who recently aquired an old cast iron wood stove . She wants to know what she can use to get the rust off of it without scratching the surface.

[Kim Brown]

: I have a friend who recently aquired an old cast iron wood stove . : She wants to know what she can use to get the rust off of it without scratching the surface.Hello Kim, a good wire brush will work well, you may think that it will scratch, but it wont harm cast iron. Also phosphoric acid changes iron oxide into something else (iron sulphate I think). You can also buy circular brushes with brass fibres, these fit into an ordinary electric drill to make the job easier but you must wear goggles or safety specs and I would also advise on using a mask to prevent dust inhilation. Good luck…..john.

[Kim Brown]

: I have a friend who recently aquired an old cast iron wood stove . : She wants to know what she can use to get the rust off of it without scratching the surface. : Do a search under Yahoo Rust Removal their is a product that will do this chemically without fear of scratching or ruining the cast metal.

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