Keeping Iron Relics From Going To Rust

[Gold Seeeker]

Hi all

How do you keep Iron Relics from turning to rust when they are being displayed in cabinet/s. I have placed the items in white vinegar for a week to remove the rust then will use a wire scourer to rub it off. Is there any sort of powder to use or what do you recommend to use, any tips will be great.

Cheers Mitchell

 

[Ramjet]

Some members paint them black.....

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2673

There are a number of sealants available such as Everbrite. I have not used it. Google is your friend

 

[slipped disc]

Hi all

How do you keep Iron Relics from turning to rust when they are being displayed in cabinet/s. I have placed the items in white vinegar for a week to remove the rust then will use a wire scourer to rub it off. Is there any sort of powder to use or what do you recommend to use, any tips will be great.

Cheers Mitchell

there is a rust convertor that you paint on. it is ideal to clean up the item first ,loose rust etc and mbe clean in a solvent. you could then clear coat it with a spray varnish/clear coat.

 

[Gold Seeeker]

@Slipped disc Thanks mate, I like the idea of clear coat. Ramjet I have tried google to find some sort of way but there is no real results that show up.

 

[Gold Seeeker]

I have heard that rust converter turns black when the rust has been removed, so that way it doesn't need to be painted.

 

[Ramjet]

Everbrite have Australian distributors. Again I have not used their products. Just the first that came up on google.

http://www.everbritecoatings.com/#gsc.tab=0

 

[Gold Seeeker]

Thanks mate ? I'll do some homework and get more information. Thanks for your help