I have bought some cast iron pipe sets from "Big Forrest" to make a bookcase and some speaker stands. They look and smell like straight chineseium, but for the price they are worth it. What would be the best way to keep them from rusting? The internet has so many opinions on what works I am not sure what action to take. I think if they were properly cleaned appliance epoxy would stick without chemical etching. Its not the look I wanted, but if it keeps them from rusting. I would love a more natural look, but I don't want to have a paste wax maintenance schedule for a shelf. Maybe oil based poly, but I'm not sure it would stick. If any of you have any knowledge on this it would be appreciated.
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OT - Best way to prevent rust on cast iron pipes and fittings
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Originally posted by djg View PostSeason it like a cast iron frying pan.
Rub some vegetable oil on them and put them in the oven for 3-4 hours at 400 degrees or so, assuming they fit.
Then, if you ever decide to cook eggs on them, they won't stick.
TomZ
P.S. the above is a serious suggestion... but I'll add to it that I'd be sure to get off all the 'foreign' oils off them first. If they smell like that cold, I can't imagine what they would smell like heated up to 400 + degrees!Zarbo Audio Projects Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEZ...aFQSTl6NdOwgxQ * 320-641 Amp Review Youtube: https://youtu.be/ugjfcI5p6m0 *Veneering curves, seams, using heat-lock iron on method *Trimming veneer & tips *Curved Sides glue-up video
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"Black iron" (steel) must be cleaned and cleaned and cleaned before primer and paint will stick. Then Rust-o-leum or marine "green" primer, then a base primer (red or grey) then paint, or rust will be your companion. I'd like to tell you there's an easy short-cut, but I've never found it.
You might consider taking it to a powder coating shop for an estimate. They can usually media blast it then coat it all in-house for a competitive cost to painting.
Ricky-Pooh
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