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Post by violamomof4 on Jan 3, 2019 11:36:49 GMT -8
Here’s the progress I’ve made so far with cleaning the stove. Used wire brush Then baking soda and white vinegar Then did a baking soda paste over night and used a wire brush How much more will honestly come off?
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Post by kaffi311 on Jan 3, 2019 14:36:06 GMT -8
I didn't reuse my stove- so I'm sorry I can't help you. Search the forums and I am sure you can find some more info. Good luck- and welcome to the forum!! i have learned so much here !! Kathy
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Post by nccamper on Jan 3, 2019 19:23:55 GMT -8
If the loose rust is off you can either leave it as-is (if it works fine) or the look drives you nuts try this...
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Post by violamomof4 on Jan 3, 2019 19:25:06 GMT -8
Hey thanks! I’d really like to get it a lot nicer! I’ll give it a shot and keep Y’all posted
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Post by nccamper on Jan 4, 2019 4:00:27 GMT -8
I wouldn't apply Por15 directly to pieces exposed to flame. The base I think would be fine but it's worth a call to the technical department of the company to ask about heat exposure.
Rust converter is another way to go...
There is a short video. I've never tried it.
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Post by jeremiah on Jan 4, 2019 4:40:35 GMT -8
Deep Down we all know that it needs to be completely taken apart, sandblasted primered. Painted and put back together. Which may include welding or rivets. To be Restored to its original condition
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Post by nccamper on Jan 4, 2019 5:04:23 GMT -8
Deep Down we all know that it needs to be completely taken apart, sandblasted primered. Painted and put back together. Which may include welding or rivets. To be Restored to its original condition Very good point.
But at that point it would make sense to search for a stove without rust.
If it were me, I'd use rust converter or Por15 on the base and leave all the burner/gas fittings alone if they work safely. As said above, nobody will see them.
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Post by kudzu on Jan 4, 2019 6:50:43 GMT -8
Not practical on this because of all the nooks and crannies but restoring antique woodworking machinery I have tried a lot of things but I come back to a Cup wire brush on an angle grinder. Nothing does a better job of removing rust, but it is a dirty nasty job.
Cup brush on a drill is nowhere near as good. You need an angle grinder for ergonomics and power.
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Post by violamomof4 on Jan 4, 2019 9:20:04 GMT -8
Thank you sooo much for all the advice I’ll keep y’all posted.
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Post by forkzilla on Jan 4, 2019 9:50:55 GMT -8
I de-rust steel using electrolysis. It requires a 12v battery charger, a vat such as a storage tote large enough to put the rusty item in and some Arm & Hammer Super Washing soda (laundry soap) . It is super simple and works great. I use 2" strips for sacrifice metal. I've done 4"tubing X 10' long, very small pieces, and car hoods using a kiddie pool. There are some good videos on YouTube.
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Post by violamomof4 on Jan 4, 2019 10:07:04 GMT -8
Thanks!!!
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Post by violamomof4 on Jan 4, 2019 14:05:00 GMT -8
Made progress today. Will sandblast it later on this weekend. This was just wirh wire brush on drill. Too many nooks & crannies I cant get into. I want to try the electrolysis on the cast iron parts I removed but kinda nervous about it. Thanks for all the advice. Takes longer than I think. I’m disabled due to 6 spinal tumors (lots of spinal surgeries) so it’s slow work for me. Hubby sets me up in a work station and I do what I can.
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Post by nccamper on Jan 4, 2019 14:51:00 GMT -8
Sorry about the health issues. You've found the perfect hobby. As you said, once you're set up you can dig in and do what needs done. I actually enjoy the work more than the camping...and I like camping.
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Post by violamomof4 on Jan 4, 2019 15:11:40 GMT -8
Lol!! I swore that my health issues would NOT stop my camping. My husband has rigged our camp setup perfectly. Have a temperpedic bed we take with us and I’m all taken care of. Will have to figure out how to make the temperpedic fit in trailer cause it’s 4” too long. Not sure how to make that work. We did the coast of CA one year up highway 1 for 27 days (all tent camping) with 4 kids (one was JUST turning one years old, others were 10, 10, & 12) and LOVED IT. I’d love to do this with the Jewel!!! We’d need an extra tent for the kids tho!
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Post by danrhodes on Jan 4, 2019 19:14:08 GMT -8
If temperpedic is foam, you can just cut down with a knife. We just got a mattress on Amazon and cut it. Are you based in Kalifornia? Lol!! I swore that my health issues would NOT stop my camping. My husband has rigged our camp setup perfectly. Have a temperpedic bed we take with us and I’m all taken care of. Will have to figure out how to make the temperpedic fit in trailer cause it’s 4” too long. Not sure how to make that work. We did the coast of CA one year up highway 1 for 27 days (all tent camping) with 4 kids (one was JUST turning one years old, others were 10, 10, & 12) and LOVED IT. I’d love to do this with the Jewel!!! We’d need an extra tent for the kids tho!
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