Rust Remover

[jimdgreat1]

White vinegar works well for old hatchets.

 

[DTA]

Ammonium Citrate Dibasic

what kind of ratio should I use with this?

 

[SPDguns]

I don't remember, it's been so long since I used it. Google it?

 

[RickN]

50/50 white vinegar and water for no more than 30 minutes at a time. Any longer and it will start to eat the metal and can destroy iron or steel if left in long enough. (months)

Cleaning rust off cast iron I will soak, hit it with steel wool. Repeat if needed. If you have access to an etank, even better.

 

[AKguy1985]

I'm trying to remove rust

I'm attempting to restore an old hatchet that I found at an estate sale. I think the previous owner kept it outside in the mud for years from the look of it. But Im looking for any suggestions and am open to multiple methods if necessary for different types of metals.

Naval jelly, can get it at any hardware store. You can use it on an AR LPK to remove the paint and expose the parkerizing.

 

[druryj]

Another vote for Naval Jelly...for an old hatchet. I'd be hesitant to use it on a firearm but for something like what you're trying to do, it will be okay. I think.

 

[TheDoubleD]

Never use rust remover on a firearm, ever. One component of a firearm is its protective bluing, Rust remover will remove bluing and and etch the metal. Metal strip of it protective coating will rust very quickly unless protected.