Hello, I have an o,d metal trunk that has rust all over, how would you
by Kathy Shank
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Clean the rust off? Thanks
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Emmen
on Apr 02, 2018
Do you have Lee Valley Tools, they have great rust removers. -
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Rowgop (Pam)
on Apr 02, 2018
In response to the question of finishing the metal trunk, I am also refinishing a humpback metal trunk and have found that the best way so far to remove rust is to use vinegar and steel wool. I first used a wire brush to remove the thick rust, then used the vinegar and steel wool.![]()
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Janet Pizaro
on Apr 02, 2018
https://www.hunker.com/13419795/how-to-clean-rust-off-of-antique-metal-trunks -
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Dianacirce70
on Apr 02, 2018
I took a wire bristled brush and brushed it vigorously, the rust came off, then I wiped the metal down with some oil. But you can repaint in, if you'd rather -
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Liz
on Apr 02, 2018
Keep in mind that Vinegar only works on ferrous metal. -
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Kathy Shank
on Apr 02, 2018
Thanks for info -
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Fiddledd224
on Apr 02, 2018
Use both fine and regular grit sand paper. BTW, the rust may give the trunk character----- I wouldn't remove too much of it. -
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Amanda
on Apr 02, 2018
If you want to clean the rust and leave the metal bare, use a wire brush. If you want to paint over it, look for a product called naval jelly. It is used in marine applications. It turns the rust solid and keeps it from flaking off. It creates a surface that you can paint over. -
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Emmen
on Apr 02, 2018
Here’s a link to the products, I have the Evapo Rusthttp://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Search.aspx?action=n -
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Angus021461
on Apr 02, 2018
WD40 -
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Kathy Shank
on Apr 02, 2018
Might be easier than all the scrubbing...thanks -
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Rowgop (Pam)
on Apr 02, 2018
Sure. Good luck! -
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Fiddledd224
on Apr 02, 2018
Oh, that's different LOL! But don't remove ALL of it---- it will take lots of character away and people pay a lot of money for things like this now! -
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Kathy Shank
on Apr 02, 2018
Awesome thanks
Emmen
on Apr 02, 2018
Janet Pizaro
on Apr 02, 2018
Dianacirce70
on Apr 02, 2018
Liz
on Apr 02, 2018
Amanda
on Apr 02, 2018
Angus021461
on Apr 02, 2018
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