Amazing Rust Removal with Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar proves to be a no/low VOC solution to removing rust from metal. In this experiment, I take a rusty dutch oven, and within five days, all rust is removed, seasoned, and ready for its first cook-out of the year. My buddy found the dutch oven in his garage that came with the house. Giving it back to him for his birthday.

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• cast
• dutch
• oven
• restore
• tools
• repair
• diy
• antique
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[baire702]

amazing! how did your friend like this as his birthday gift?

[MrTPD05]

@baire702 Great, thanks!

[TheAdisah]

Thank you so much for the post I have two Dutch Ovens that I must derust!

[MrTPD05]

@TheAdisah I'm glad the video can help!

[bulltexan1]

Next time use Hydrogen peroxide.

It will literally dissolve the rust.

Cheers.

[MrTPD05]

@bulltexan1 That sounds pretty expensive to do an entire cast iron skillet with hydrogen peroxide. I'm open, though, to the idea.

[MrTPD05]

@thedayawaits No, read your post. "Not impressive". Go away. Just try making a vid, and send it to me for review.

[starshock01]

vinegar is acetic acid, the acetic acid is simply turning the rust, iron oxide, into iron acetate. This can be visibly seen when using white vinegar, the iron acetate will form a deep reddish brown coloration much brighter than the orange/black rust. There is no difference in acetic acid concentrations between white vinegar and apple cider.

[pennysarecute2]

Make sure you sand any iron and apply rain x to it and the rust won't return

[rbaker954]

Hello, would u happen to know how to remove corrosion off a cast aluminum vintage pressure cooker?

[MrTPD05]

@bagger101 It sure did! I learned my lesson quickly. That wasn't fun to clean.

[bagger101]

bet that stained the concrete cap on that brick wall and the brick too