ab1
Full Member
I found a nipple wrench in April and have never taken any steps to prevent more rust. What can I do?
Help preserving a Nipple Wrench!!
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Vethraxx
Elite Member
I would personally recommend electrolysis. Depending on how much metal is left, if you were to use a wire wheel on drill, you make just wear it away and obliterate any details that are left.
Search the forums or google for how to set up a electrolysis bath. It's pretty easy and the results are stunning. Just pay attention to the POS and NEG leads. Getting them backwards dissolves your object
Search the forums or google for how to set up a electrolysis bath. It's pretty easy and the results are stunning. Just pay attention to the POS and NEG leads. Getting them backwards dissolves your object
Chad
Elite Member
I agree....looks like a good candidate for electrocution.....hey, you can't make it any worse, right?
ab1
Full Member
I would personally recommend electrolysis. Depending on how much metal is left, if you were to use a wire wheel on drill, you make just wear it away and obliterate any details that are left.
Search the forums or google for how to set up a electrolysis bath. It's pretty easy and the results are stunning. Just pay attention to the POS and NEG leads. Getting them backwards dissolves your object
Cant do electrolysis, not much metal left.
Bonesquat
Elite Member
I'd tumble it with aquarium gravel and water...less messy than electrolysis and works better in my experience. Takes much less time. Doesn't damage it either. just beats the rust right off. I've had amazing results tumbling fragile iron buckles. They come out black and natural looking.
