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   RalphBarker | Mar 05, 2011 12:26pm | #1

   The Rust Busters

   There are numerous discussions here about rust removal and prevention, with various favorite methods for both. A search on "rust" will turn up lots of reading material.

   Personally, I use 220 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a sanding block, along with some light machine oil, to remove light rust. After cleaning off the oil/rust residue, I like using Johnson's paste wax on the surface to create a moisture barrier. Others "swear" by other products and methods.

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   AutumnWoods | Mar 05, 2011 12:31pm | #2

   Ya, this is a common topic.  I live in florida and had constant rust problems when I moved here.  I left the garage open and dew settled on everything, flash rusting every cast iron surface in my shop.  Petroleum navel jelly with lubricated wet dry sandpaper got it off and turned the surface a cool gunmetal grey.  Basically anything that provides a barrier will prevent rust, be it wax, oil, or some kind of product.  I like wax becuase it helps things slide over the surface as well.  Just renew it from time to time.  A product called topcoat works good too, especially on irregular surfaces like cutterheads, since you spray it on.