BillsTheBassMan Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) Hello All, I've recently been buying up old stocked tackle boxes from random places for good prices and making new lures and salvaging any gems that I may find. I guess my main question would be this: Is there an inexpensive way that I can get the rust off of some of these old lures? Are there any do-it-yourself solutions to de-rust tackle? I certainly don't mind replacing rusty treble hooks or O-Rings, I mostly want to salvage the spoons, spinnerbaits, and other interesting metal oddities that I have found. Also - it is important that whatever format is used to derust lures does not leave them with a long-lasting scent that could potentially scare away fish! Any help is appreciated! Edited May 23, 2009 by BillsTheBassMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Cola will "clean-up" a lot of things. So will vinegar. Baking soda can be used as an abrasive. I would think an internet search would turn up a lot of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wiles Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 WD40 works Some old guys will say it helps you catch more fish Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillerPhoto Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Sandblasting.. Depending on how much your willing to spend, and how often you need to use it.. I would reccommend the Cabinet one, but if you don't have a compressor or don't want to spend that much, go with the Ez Blaster Kit.. Canadian Tire - Sand Blasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks for the responses fellas. I will definitely try the WD40 today at some point (you've got to listen to those old guys!) Here are some other things that I came up with on my search for general knowledge: 1) Pencil Erasers will remove tarnish on lures 2) Soaking rusty lures in lemon juice for 5 minutes 3) Gently rub rusty lures with AJAX I would suspect that vinegar and baking soda work as well. I'm going to start with the inexpensive methods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfarmer2 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Throw 'em in garbage ??? Haaaaaaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brifishrgy Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 ginger ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Haven't seen it in years but there used to be a product called " Naval Jelly " that was the cat's meow when it came to removing rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 If they are jst sppons with no paint. Use an SOS pad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) Not sure about rust, but to put the shine on them, boil Patatoes and scrub the lures with the water. it really works. Edited May 25, 2009 by holdfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschirk Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Braso or Silvo polish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Tooth paste is basically baking soda in an easy to use format. A stronger cleaning product is called something like Dentu-Cream. It's a tooth paste for false teeth, and since it's used outside the mouth, it can have much stronger stain removers and coarser polishing ingredients. I have used it to clean-up rusty looking lures and it works quite well. By-the-way, don't trust rusty hooks, even when they seem to clean-up okay. It doesn't take much rust to severely weaken old hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitespinnerbait Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Gather up all rusty lures....Then lop them in the Garbage........ Unless you want to keep them as Collectables or for Show ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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