cast iron surface rust

mbshop · 09-23-2010, 05:25 PM

i got two new 10" and 12" lodge pans that i bought long ago cheaply at wm. one has the pre seasoned stuff on it. both got negelected outside(forgotten) but under cover. both have a lot of surface rust. anyone got a good way to deal with this ? i don't think they really need the heavy treatment of electrolosis(sp). thanks,

rocketmanray · 09-23-2010, 05:28 PM

green scotchbrite pad, a little soap and water.... reseason in the oven.

Sets you back a little, but after a time or two frying you'll never know.

RMR

smokedinvt · 09-23-2010, 05:39 PM

Gith - what rocketmanray said. You can also find seasoning instructions online or lodge even prints them on the bottom of some of their pans sometimes. Not to worry - the beauty part of cast iron pans is they are virtually indestructable.

GEORGIA BULLHAWGS · 09-23-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedinvt

Gith - what rocketmanray said. You can also find seasoning instructions online or lodge even prints them on the bottom of some of their pans sometimes. Not to worry - the beauty part of cast iron pans is they are virtually indestructable.

If the scotchbrite doesn't work, take it to a paint shop and they can put it in a sandblast cabinet and knock it off it is pitted.

Sleepy Smoker · 09-23-2010, 06:06 PM

A couple of years ago I had a cast-iron dutch oven that was pretty rusty. I tried a few different ways (don't remember which) to get it clean, but none had worked extremely well. I do recall that I ended up using kosher salt as an abrasive while I scrubbed it and it worked great. There are probably many methods that would work just as well, but for me using some kosher salt and a scouring pad got the job done.

Big_T_BBQ · 09-23-2010, 06:21 PM

000 or 0000 steel wool with a splash of rubbing alcohol. To re-season (and to protect) I use food grade mineral oil - I also use it on my wood cutting board. If I remember correctly to season you leave in the oven for 2-4 hours at 250, I re-oiled and did this again so I had a good layer down.

Also, when cleaning, never use soap - just hot water, dry immediately, and oil for storage.

kyle corn · 09-23-2010, 06:24 PM

I've had good luck with a wire brush on a screwdriver and then reseasoning.

Bigdog · 09-23-2010, 06:25 PM

They make a product just for this purpose. I bought some last time I was in Bass Pro. Think its called cleaner. Then re-season.

chaddie · 09-23-2010, 06:43 PM

This might help. www.panman.com

hcarter · 09-23-2010, 06:54 PM

Check here, worked for me: http://blackirondude.blogspot.com/20...ditioning.html

Easy reconditioning of cast iron.

Hell Fire Grill · 09-23-2010, 07:07 PM

A little plain white vinegar will take it right off in just a few minutes. Youll need to neutralize the acetic acid when your done with some sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water.

tjus77 · 09-23-2010, 07:57 PM

coca-cola will clean it up nicely. then wash well with soap and water and make sure you rinse it completely, then reseason.

alldaymckay · 09-23-2010, 08:44 PM

stainless or brass wire wheel for a grinder or drill. then re season. use it on all my rusty or burnt out pots and pans

The Grill Sergeant · 09-23-2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepy Smoker

A couple of years ago I had a cast-iron dutch oven that was pretty rusty. I tried a few different ways (don't remember which) to get it clean, but none had worked extremely well. I do recall that I ended up using kosher salt as an abrasive while I scrubbed it and it worked great. There are probably many methods that would work just as well, but for me using some kosher salt and a scouring pad got the job done.

Believe it r not, I've had great results cleaning up crud like that with the Koser salt and a half lemon. If it was real bad, us the other half. Or, go to a second lemon. Don't know what the chemestry is, but I was pleased with the result.

smokedinvt · 09-24-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grill Sergeant

Believe it r not, I've had great results cleaning up crud like that with the Koser salt and a half lemon. If it was real bad, us the other half. Or, go to a second lemon. Don't know what the chemestry is, but I was pleased with the result.

Yeah - the lemon is acidic so it works well in cutting through a lot of the rust and old "gunk" that may be on the cast iron. Vinegar also works well for this.
I would shy away from using steel wool or an abrasive wheel (noted above) unless you plan on reseasoning the whole pan again.

Someone also quoted above to never use soap and water on you CI pan. Words to live by. I like the kosher salt and synthetic scrubbing pad idea.

09-23-2010, 05:25 PM	#1
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	cast iron surface rust i got two new 10" and 12" lodge pans that i bought long ago cheaply at wm. one has the pre seasoned stuff on it. both got negelected outside(forgotten) but under cover. both have a lot of surface rust. anyone got a good way to deal with this ? i don't think they really need the heavy treatment of electrolosis(sp). thanks, __________________ george spam, can't live without it

09-23-2010, 06:25 PM	#8
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	They make a product just for this purpose. I bought some last time I was in Bass Pro. Think its called cleaner. Then re-season. __________________ Bigdog Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, ECB, a WSM, a cool fold up camping grill, a Blackstone flat top camping stove, The MOAB, and now the proud owner of a YS640, MOINK. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

09-23-2010, 06:43 PM	#9
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hcarter Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-19-06 Location: Columbus,OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Check here, worked for me: http://blackirondude.blogspot.com/20...ditioning.html Easy reconditioning of cast iron. __________________ - Howard Char-Griller SuperPro with SFB. Bayou Classic Turkey Fryer ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "A Highlander likes two things naked....the other is Scotch." [I][FONT=Book Antiqua]Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde[/FONT][/I] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

09-23-2010, 07:57 PM	#12
tjus77 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-19-06 Location: Tomball, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	coca-cola will clean it up nicely. then wash well with soap and water and make sure you rinse it completely, then reseason. __________________ *Skinny Cooks Can't Be Trusted!* Lyfe Tyme Smoker Campfire Cookset, Dutch Oven Cooking Table Variety of Cast Iron DO's Char-Griller Gas Grill, Weber Kettle Cajuns make better lovers cause we'll eat ANYTHING.

09-23-2010, 05:28 PM	#2
rocketmanray Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-02-09 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	green scotchbrite pad, a little soap and water.... reseason in the oven. Sets you back a little, but after a time or two frying you'll never know. RMR

09-23-2010, 05:39 PM	#3
smokedinvt Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-12-10 Location: Springfield, VT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gith - what rocketmanray said. You can also find seasoning instructions online or lodge even prints them on the bottom of some of their pans sometimes. Not to worry - the beauty part of cast iron pans is they are virtually indestructable.

09-23-2010, 06:06 PM	#5
Sleepy Smoker On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-21-10 Location: Northern Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A couple of years ago I had a cast-iron dutch oven that was pretty rusty. I tried a few different ways (don't remember which) to get it clean, but none had worked extremely well. I do recall that I ended up using kosher salt as an abrasive while I scrubbed it and it worked great. There are probably many methods that would work just as well, but for me using some kosher salt and a scouring pad got the job done.

09-23-2010, 06:21 PM	#6
Big_T_BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-16-10 Location: San Jose, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	000 or 0000 steel wool with a splash of rubbing alcohol. To re-season (and to protect) I use food grade mineral oil - I also use it on my wood cutting board. If I remember correctly to season you leave in the oven for 2-4 hours at 250, I re-oiled and did this again so I had a good layer down. Also, when cleaning, never use soap - just hot water, dry immediately, and oil for storage.

09-23-2010, 06:24 PM	#7
kyle corn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-20-09 Location: Denton, Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've had good luck with a wire brush on a screwdriver and then reseasoning.

09-23-2010, 07:07 PM	#11
Hell Fire Grill Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-30-08 Location: Battle Ground, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A little plain white vinegar will take it right off in just a few minutes. Youll need to neutralize the acetic acid when your done with some sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water.

09-23-2010, 08:44 PM	#13
alldaymckay Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-10-10 Location: el sobrante, Ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	stainless or brass wire wheel for a grinder or drill. then re season. use it on all my rusty or burnt out pots and pans

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