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Removing Rust from Antiques
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We tried a product called CorroSeal to restore some rusty antiques and loved the results.
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It's very important to test a product like this before using it on antiques. The reviews were mostly good, but also mixed. It seems it is important to use the fluid within a year's time. Evidently, the shelf life is not indefinite and the results can vary if it becomes contaminated.
We tested CorroSeal first on this iron trivet. First we lightly brushed the surface with a small wire brush.
The fluid was used on the right side of the trivet, shown below.
Here's the finished surface. Chemistry is like magic when it works this well!
The instructions were not as clear as we would have liked, but basically you paint the surface liberally with the fluid and it will transform within the hour.
If the rust does not convert, you may need to remove a sealant first.
Here's progress on an antique sewing machine table, with the fluid painted on the right side.
Here was the original table we found for just $30 on FaceBook Marketplace.
We brushed it first, then painted with CorroSeal.
An artist's brush made sure we got into all the crevices.
We loved that this product was water-based and did not smell terrible — something like sour soap. After the conversion, we wiped away the extra fluid with a washcloth.
Here's the finished sewing machine table below, ready for an upcoming project. We'll seal the cast iron with furniture wax next. You can do additional treatments with CorroSeal if you need to, before sealing.
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