Saving Cast Iron Pans

[bill ace 350]

I haven't seen these pans in so many years.

They were some of the ones mom and dad used.

My sister had them stored in a shed and gave them to me today.

I want to restore them and use them again.


Lots of how-tos on the internet, but figured I'd look for advice here to.

Thanks

 

[tropics]

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...lo-cast-iron-frying-an-egg-in-a-cast-iron-pan

 

[SonnyE]

It doesn't get better than Kent Collins.



I sanded mine to get it slickered before reseasoning it.

Also, I put mine in my gas BBQ to bake the oil on it. Smoked too damn much in the house oven.

If you're startin with somethin that's rusted plumb up....



Smoooth it up...

 

[retfr8flyr]

I would let them sit in a pail of vinegar for a few days. You will never believe the way plain vinegar will remove rust. When you get most of the rust off then get a sanding disk for your drill and clean the all up. Then go through the seasoning process and you will have like new pans, that are better then the ones you can buy today.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Well worth the try for sure and they will turn out great.

Warren

 

[normanaj]

Sandblast.Season as usual.

 

[markh024]

Ive been seasoning mine with shortening. I heat up the skillet to 200 in oven for 15 min. Rub in shortening. Turn up to 300, in for 15 min and rub down with dry paper towel. Then back in the oven at 400 for 1.5 to 2 hours. It has worked well for me. I leave the pan upside down to avoid pooling. Haven't had that issue yet.

 

[motocrash]

Magic in a jug....

 

[motocrash]

Even more magic, less expensive and available at any farm and fleet store.

Yep,phosphoric acid.
Evapo-Rust is safe for people who have never or don't feel comfortable handling and mixing caustic agents.

 

[DanMcG]

Hey Bill, Here's the site I referenced to clean all my stuff, and it turned out very nice. I opted for the lye bath, it's about as easy as it gets.
http://www.castironcollector.com/cleaning.php
I'll be looking forward to what you end up with after cleaning...be sure to share a pic or two.