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Original poster

Cleaning rusty keys

5 replies

LemonTea · 16/05/2009 19:31

I've just bought a heap of old keys from an antique fair.

Does anyone have any idea how I can remove all the rust without damaging them? Is there anything I can soak them in before attacking them with a wire brush?

TIA

OP posts:
KnickKnack · 16/05/2009 19:35

put them in a can of coke? or is that only for old coins?

jooseyfruit · 16/05/2009 19:46

wd40?

EvenBetaDad · 16/05/2009 19:48

Yep WD40. Put them in a plastic bag. Squirt WD40 in and seal bag for a few days. Then wire brush.

Original poster
LemonTea · 16/05/2009 20:03

Great - thanks for the tips.
I'll let you know how I get on.

OP posts:
KnickKnack · 16/05/2009 21:11

a few more ideas here

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