Cleaning rust!!!

betterbargains4u

Any of you guys know of an easy bu effective way to clean off rust?
We have a cast iron chimnea that we bought last year that has now gone really rusty.
Have lit it, to try to burn the rust off, but hasn't really worked.
Also need something to treat it or paint it with, once cleaned, so it won't happen again.

jessicamb

Not sure for a chimnea but I think metal polish gets rust off sinks. Might be worth a try?

Pink.

Hi betterbargains,

This older thread on the In My Home board might help you:

Rust on Chiminea

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cattie

Both WD40 & 3 in 1 oil are good at removing then protecting from rust. Both are widely available in places such as Woolworths or diy type stores

betterbargains4u

Pink-winged wrote:

Hi betterbargains,

This older thread on the In My Home board might help you:

Rust on Chiminea

Pink

Thanks for this.
Really helpful thread.
Does anyone know where to buy Berlin Black or stove blacking from though??

kittiwoz

A proper hardware store. Though those are few and far between now. Pearson's in Chesham sells stove blacking though it's not likely you live in the area.

larmy16

Actually white vinegar can remove rust, not sure if its a real build up though, but it worked on a metal scraper I had.

Symbeaux1

We've just black-leaded ours, we got it from rightway, it did the trick.

betterbargains4u

Symbeaux1 wrote:

We've just black-leaded ours, we got it from rightway, it did the trick.

Where is that?

Pink.

Hi betterbargains,

I have a cast iron dog basket grate in my fireplace and I use Stovax Thermolac spray on it. I just take the grate outside and spray it every spring and it comes up like new. It costs around £7.00 for a 400ml can and is available in most local fireplace merchants.

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