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Post by craigtx on Jul 30, 2015 17:35:05 GMT -5
Is there a good way to remove rust from the inside of a canteen? I've got a coupla differnt methods for treating the insides to prevent in from happening again. I just need a method to prep the innards.
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Post by lew on Jul 31, 2015 7:00:09 GMT -5
A weak, food-safe acid is what you need. Vinegar (~3% acetic acid) will do the trick, but it will take a little bit. You could certainly go stronger and use glacial acetic acid, but that stuff is potent, so be careful not to breath it in or let it sit too long.
What's the prevention method?
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Post by craigtx on Jul 31, 2015 10:03:32 GMT -5
There's a couple. The first is a coating of beeswax, or brewer's pitch. The second, which I'm anxious to try out is to use a product like Camcote used in beekeeping. I want to try the Camcote as it won't melt like the beeswax, or brewer's pitch in heat, or using hot liquids. |
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Post by lew on Jul 31, 2015 12:25:45 GMT -5
That Camcote looks interesting, and reasonably priced, too. I have a Mle. 51 canteen that needs the treatment. I wonder if it's thin enough to spread evenly around the interior of the canteen.
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Post by craigtx on Aug 1, 2015 8:44:48 GMT -5
Dunno... I found a place locally that sells it. I think it's cheap enough to take a risk.
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Post by lew on Sept 12, 2015 9:04:31 GMT -5
Craig, have you embarked on this quest yet?
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Post by craigtx on Sept 12, 2015 9:36:04 GMT -5
Not yet... Been a slacker. I've got the Camcote I just haven't gotten around to doing it. I've got some time this weekend, so i"ll have some time to play with it.
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