There are all sorts of amateur chemical rust removing techniques, and some electrochemical ones, many of which eat away lots of good metal as well as rust – all the dip-it-in-acid types, for example.

Rust is a common household enemy, rearing its ugly orange-brown head anywhere from the kitchen utensil drawer to the workshop tool chest. Although it poses no health risks on its own, anyone looking ...

If you love searching for treasures with a metal detector, you should know how to clean your finds properly. We break down the different methods and tools used in cleaning found metal, like an ...

Iron and steel may be some of the strongest materials on earth, but they’re no match for the elements. Ferrous metals start to rust after only a few hours of exposure to air and water. Left unchecked, ...