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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Romania
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The shield is approximately 50 cm.What can clean rust and do not affect the surface?It can be shiny?
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Centerville, Kansas
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Hello Multumesc, Personally I would clean this in warm soapy water to remove as much dirt and powdered rust as possible then dry thoroughly. On an item like this where no wood or other organic material is present I would place the item in an oven at 200 deg F for about twenty minutes to make sure that all the water has evaporated. After it cools I would use a light weight oil (like sewing machine oil) and 0000 steel wool to remove any loose rust. Wipe with a clean rag with a small amount of oil on it until all excess rust has been removed, then wipe with clean dry cloth to remove all excess oil and lastly apply a coat of Ren wax and polish. This is what I would do but others might have better suggestions for cleaning.
Best, Robert P.S. Please do not make it shiny, only remove the dirt and filth and stabilize the rust. |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: USA
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Michigan, U.S.A.
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For scrubbing I might suggest that bronze wool is preferable to steel wool. The bronze is unlikely to damage the steel or iron of the shield. Everyone seems to have their own preference of oil with which to scrub. When I wished to avoid getting oil on another part I have used hard paste wax, maybe not the best but not harmful. Automatic transmission fluid is a good cleaning agent.
Coca Cola has maybe 5% phosphoric acid, which is a good rust remover and which also inhibits iron corrosion. Vinegar (acetic acid) or various citric acids do no inhibiting. Avoid steel wool. Coca Cola may dissolve the enamel on your teeth, not sure about other bodily effects . . . been used for decades as a good rust remover, though. |
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