Does anyone have a recipe or URL for instructions on the best way to
restore a rusty, cast iron, wood burning, boat stove that has been
outside for a few years to black glory?

It appears to be structurally sound and has some personal history so
I'd like very much to restore it for use in our new boat.

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Roger Long

Want to do a small stove for me?

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Roger Long



"Blackbeard" wrote in message
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On Sun, 06 Mar 2005, "Roger Long" wrote:
Does anyone have a recipe or URL for instructions on the best way to
restore a rusty, cast iron, wood burning, boat stove that has been
outside for a few years to black glory?

It appears to be structurally sound and has some personal history so
I'd like very much to restore it for use in our new boat.

--

Roger Long

Reverse Electrolysis

I use this method regularly to clean iron artifacts I find with a
metal
detector. It leaves a nice clean black finish. Just remember to
thoroughly
wash the item after cleaning using alternate hot and cold water
baths to
remove any chemicals left imbedded in the iron's porrous surface.

http://www.treasureexpeditions.com/R...ectrolysis.htm

On 6 Mar 2005 17:41:45 -0000, er
(Blackbeard) wrote:

On Sun, 06 Mar 2005, "Roger Long" wrote:
Does anyone have a recipe or URL for instructions on the best way to
restore a rusty, cast iron, wood burning, boat stove that has been
outside for a few years to black glory?

It appears to be structurally sound and has some personal history so
I'd like very much to restore it for use in our new boat.

--

Roger Long

Reverse Electrolysis

I use this method regularly to clean iron artifacts I find with a metal
detector. It leaves a nice clean black finish. Just remember to thoroughly
wash the item after cleaning using alternate hot and cold water baths to
remove any chemicals left imbedded in the iron's porrous surface.

http://www.treasureexpeditions.com/R...ectrolysis.htm



The other approach often mentioned is a soak in a vinegar (acetic
acid) solution, saturated with salt (sodium chloride - the house
condiment). Not as effective, and more aggressive.

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

Roger Long wrote:
Want to do a small stove for me?

Also Google "electrolytic derusting" (with the quotes). Thousands of
people are using it to restoore old machinary, tools etc. Fairly easy
to DIY. My first choice for rusted and rust siezed small parts or tools.

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On Sun, 06 Mar 2005 15:28:25 GMT, "Roger Long" wrote:

Does anyone have a recipe or URL for instructions on the best way to
restore a rusty, cast iron, wood burning, boat stove that has been
outside for a few years to black glory?

It appears to be structurally sound and has some personal history so
I'd like very much to restore it for use in our new boat.

I must be behind the times...after reading the other responses,
My plan would have been to just sand-blast the thing, and spray
some high-temp paint on the outside.
Norm B